Mateo Kovacic

[wolviedinho]

Hold my beer :)

 

[Fordyboy46]

If Kovacic and Gvardiol come in, I think Laporte, Gundo, and Phillips are going

 

[Bluesince1979]

Due up on friday for all his promo photos

 

[Lavinda Past]

The type of player who flies under the radar for most of a match and then makes the difference that wins the points. Much like Fernandinho and Gundogan, a solid 7+/10 every week.

 

[aguero93:20]

Phillips ? Maximum Phillips can expect a bacon double cheeseburger, extra large fries, family sized pizza, chicken side and a drink.

 

[Matt Diablo]

A very solid signing but don't really see where he fits

I don't think he has enough final 3rd quality to be the two 8's behind Haaland, think once Gundo leaves Foden or Alvarez are more likely options for that role

Playing style he's closest to Bernardo, he's technically very good, great close control, press resistant and great work rate but he's never played on the wings

He isn't going to start over Rodri and Stones when fully fit unless one of them are being rested

Great player, smart fee but yea struggling.to see how he fits

But if Pep wants him he surely has a plan for him

Great start to the window

Will slot in the "fukin cracking player" category

 

[Josh_D]

Kovacic has the technical ability, experience, physique, and intelligence to play in our midfield from game one. If we bought someone with lesser qualities, they would take a season to bed in. He'll take time convincing some, especially if Bernardo and/or Gundogan leave, as they'll then equate him as their direct replacement, but the sooner we accept him on his own merits, the sooner we'll appreciate what he brings.

That’s too much sense mate :)

Nonetheless, agree with all of that.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Hold my beer :)

 

[DeBlueLou]

Signing Kovacic not only gave City a great midfielder, but also finished the process of luring Gvardiol to City. Two birds, one shotgun.

 

[WestGorton]

If Kovacic and Gvardiol come in, I think Laporte, Gundo, and Phillips are going

Silva as well possiblity more than Phillips

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Brilliant!

 

[Dax777]

I don't think Rico is all that, but might just be me.

Very young still, so be interesting to see how he develops.

Never a defender, mind.

Fair enough. I think his greatest talent is his brain. He is way smarter than his age or anyone around his age.

If his confidence and skill take one step forward, he'll be a bonafide starter material. Not sure how that may look.

I'd take him over anyone of the young guys at present.

 

[Dax777]

£25m is a bargain if that’s the true fee. Very good addition.

Not that it matters. I thought they should have been paying us. But fair enough our front office have nice people. That's said was it 25 or 30?

 

[geek24601]

Not that it matters. I thought they should have been paying us. But fair enough our front office have nice people. That's said was it 25 or 30?

£25m plus reported add ons of £5m.

 

[geek24601]

Fair enough. I think his greatest talent is his brain. He is way smarter than his age or anyone around his age.

If his confidence and skill take one step forward, he'll be a bonafide starter material. Not sure how that may look.

I'd take him over anyone of the young guys at present.

Also once he develops more physically it will help him a lot. He’s still very young and has huge potential.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Signing Kovacic not only gave City a great midfielder, but also finished the process of luring Gvardiol to City. Two birds, one shotgun.

Apart from international duty meet ups, how does signing Kovacic lure Gvardiol?

 

[PabZabb]

I really like this signing. We play an even more possession based style than we ever have, probably to compensate for the lack of ‘legs’ in the team, and Kovacic will fit nicely into our system where I think a lot will be pleasantly surprised.

 

[DeBlueLou]

Apart from international duty meet ups, how does signing Kovacic lure Gvardiol?

Close friends. Chelsea used the same approach when they were close to signing him a few months back.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Close friends. Chelsea used the same approach when they were close to signing him a few months back.

Did not know that

 

[mexico1970]

I'm looking forward to seeing him play in City blue, let's see how Pep can elevate his game.