Josko Gvardiol is retained at Manchester City until June 2031. The 24-year-old defender earns £130,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Josko Gvardiol
Current Club: Manchester City
🌍 Croatian
💰 Weekly Wage: £130,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2031 (4 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Josko Gvardiol earns 153.5% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Josko Gvardiol is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester City in the Premier League and for the Croatia national team. Despite being predominantly a center-back, he has frequently played as a left-back. Gvardiol is noted for his physicality and positioning, and his colleagues have dubbed him a great potential.
He made his professional debut for Dinamo Zagreb in 2019 and went on to win two league titles as well as the Croatian Cup. In 2021, he joined Bundesliga team RB Leipzig, where he won two DFB-Pokals before joining Manchester City for £77 million in 2023, making him the second most expensive defender in football history.
As a Croatian youth international, he made his senior debut in 2021 and went on to represent Croatia at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he helped his team finish third.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Josko Gvardiol's contract expire?
Josko Gvardiol's current contract expires on June 30, 2031.
How much does Josko Gvardiol earn per week?
Josko Gvardiol earns approximately £130,000 per week.
Who does Josko Gvardiol play for?
Josko Gvardiol currently plays for Manchester City.
What position does Josko Gvardiol play?
Josko Gvardiol plays as a defender.
How old is Josko Gvardiol?
Josko Gvardiol is 24 years old.
What is Josko Gvardiol's annual salary?
Annualised, Josko Gvardiol's basic salary is approximately £6,760,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £130,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Josko Gvardiol sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Josko Gvardiol can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2030, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2031.
How many months are left on Josko Gvardiol's contract?
Josko Gvardiol has approximately 59 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2031. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Josko Gvardiol's wage compare to other defenders?
Josko Gvardiol earns roughly 2.54x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Josko Gvardiol is paid 2.54x the position average.
When was Josko Gvardiol born?
Josko Gvardiol was born on January 23, 2002, making the player 24 years old as of today.