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Gvardiol's agent provides update on defender's future amid Chelsea interest

Florian Plettenberg via Absolute Chelsea

 has been on the club's radar since last summer and now his agent Marjan Sisic has commented on his future prospects.

"Regarding a possible transfer in summer 2023 we are not in a hurry and I can make clear that there are no pre-agreements with any clubs.

"For sure, a lot of top clubs have informed about him but Josko has a long-term contract in Leipzig. 

. His development is amazing and RB is playing very good under Marco Rose."

Dribbling & more things Josko Gvardiol can give Chelsea other than defending

 over the past few transfer windows and his impressive 

 form has left fans urging Boehly to bring him in.

Gvardiol is more than just a defender and his stats reveal that. He does a number of things other on the ball that makes him so valuable as a player.

. With slightly over one completed take-on per game, he is the best centre-back at dribbling across the top 5 leagues. This means that he can find his way out when the opponent uses pressing; he also gives Chelsea an extra option in build-up as modern centre-backs are not about defending only.

. Not only is he in the absolute top tier for the number of passes he attempts from the defence,he also ranks in the top 95th percentile for progressive passes, meaning a lot of his passes move the ball up the pitch. He's currently the third best in Bundesliga for this component -- last season he was fourth best. 

. A further proof that his dribbling and passing are useful is how often they lead to shots. That’s also because he ventures forward and, gravitating towards the left flank as his heatmap shows:

Stats such as tackles, blocks, clearances and aerials won, which are normally highlighted for defenders, may not look too good for Gvardiol but that is just an indicator of his style of play and not necessarily his weaknesses.

His rate of interceptions, with 1.68 per game is quite good. Gvardiol is calm, calculated center-back that prefers to read the game and make good decisions, rather than lunge into tackles and find himself caught out of position.

Man City 'tracking' Josko Gvardiol, Chelsea 'actively working' on the deal (reliability: 5 stars)

 are tracking the Croatia international who is expected to be available on the market in 2023.

Chelsea are actively working on the deal to sign the 20-year-old and are in touch with his entourage.

Romano has also refuted the claim that Gvardiol's contract with Leipzig has a €40-45m release clause. The transfer is likely to be more expensive.

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Good news, let him come

He's performing at national level as well

Good scouting

SIR NART IRENE

What ever it's takes even to offer another  player bring him to Chelsea

Michael Fox

I wish we snap up this young talented left footed Central Defenders.... I hope Real Madrid or Bayern Munich don't come at the 11th hour to turn his head... but Boehly is really mounting pressure and we've got good relationship with RB LEIPZIG...

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Gvardiol's agent provides update on defender's future amid Chelsea interest

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