Josko Gvardiol expected to stay at Man City as Barcelona’s defensive options dwindle

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Barcelona look set to miss out on another defender as reported target Josko Gvardiol is expected to commit his future to Manchester City.

Gvardiol has been linked with Barca this summer and said only “we’ll see what happens” when quizzed on his future before World Cup 2026.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Gvardiol is now expected to sign a contract extension with City until 2031 and will also receive a pay rise.

Manchester City are confident to get new contract sealed soon with Joško Gvardiol.

New deal to be valid until June 2031 with improved salary, #MCFC believe deal now almost agreed waiting for final green light.

Real Madrid have been trying for weeks but City now optimistic. pic.twitter.com/irPqkey6Tz

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 14, 2026

Gvardiol is the latest defender to move away from Barcelona. A move for Alessandro Bastoni now looks completely dead, Marco Senesi has joined Tottenham, and Brighton are trying to sign Luka Vuskovic.

Barcelona’s focus still seems to be on trying to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico, although there is continued speculation the Catalans could still try to sign a defender.

With rumored targets now drifting away from Barca – who would you like the Catalans to turn to instead? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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