Joško Gvardiol is a Croatian professional football player who has a net worth of $7 million. His earnings come from his salary as a professional football player, endorsements, and other sources. Gvardiol began playing football at the age of seven when his father Tihomir, once an amateur player in his native Novigrad , took him to Trešnjevka. While there, he was spotted by Lokomotiva and Zagreb ; however, at the last minute he received an offer from Dinamo Zagreb which his family accepted.
He initially played as a left-back or central midfielder until Dinamo’s academy coach Dalibor Poldrugač switched him to the centre-back position . Soon after, Gvardiol began attracting interest from prominent European clubs, including Manchester City , Lille , Borussia Dortmund , RB Leipzig , Bayern Munich , Ajax , Inter Milan and Roma . He played a key role in Dinamo’s 2018–19 UEFA Youth League campaign , where they reached the quarter-finals before losing 4–2 to Chelsea in a penalty shootout . After being impressed with his performances in the youth teams, Dinamo senior coach Nenad Bjelica called Gvardiol up to the senior squad for pre-season games in Slovenia in the summer of 2019. On 2 July, he scored in a 2–0 friendly win over Austria Klagenfurt . On 10 October 2019, he was included in The Guardian ‘s Next Generation list .
On 6 August 2023, Manchester City announced the signing of Joško Gvardiol until June 2028 from RB Leipzig for €90 million, making him the most expensive defender in football history. Gvardiol made his first appearance for the Citizens on 11 August 2023 in a 3–0 win over Burnley . He scored his first goal for Manchester City on 9 April 2024 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid , which ended in a 3–3 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu .
On 11 May 2024, Gvardiol scored his first brace for Manchester City in a 4–0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage , in a match valid for the 37th round of the Premier League.
Contract and Salary
Josko Gvardiol has signed a five-year contract with Manchester City, with a transfer fee from RB Leipzig believed to be €90 million (£77.6 million).
Gvardiol earns an annual salary of £10,400,000. This breaks down to a weekly wage of £200,000, making him one of Manchester City’s highest earners and putting him in the upper echelon of Premier League players in terms of salary.
Questions and answers
What is Josko Gvardiol’s weekly salary?
Josko Gvardiol currently earns £200,000 gross per week.
What is Josko Gvardiol’s annual salary?
Josko Gvardiol currently earns £10,400,000 gross per year.
What are Josko Gvardiol’s career earnings?
Josko Gvardiol has an approximate gross income of £17,794,810.
What are Josko Gvardiol’s career earnings adjusted for inflation?
Josko Gvardiol has an approximate inflation-adjusted gross income of £17,794,810 (2024).
When does Josko Gvardiol’s current contract expire?
Josko Gvardiol’s contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much is Josko Gvardiol’s current contract worth?
Josko Gvardiol has 4 years and £41,600,000 gross salary remaining on his current contract.
What is Josko Gvardiol’s current team?
Josko Gvardiol currently plays for Manchester City
How old is Josko Gvardiol?
Josko Gvardiol is 22 years old.