Graham Potter has given Chelsea the go-ahead to sign RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol next summer.
After losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen in the summer, Chelsea prioritized bringing in defenders during the transfer window. Wesley Fofana and Kalidou Koulibaly were brought into the club, but with Thiago Silva reaching the latter stages of his career, a long-term replacement will be needed in the near future.
Leipzig defender Gvardiol has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, especially under Thomas Tuchel, but now, according to Transfers, Potter has also given the go-ahead for Chelsea to pursue the Croatian defender.
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At just 20 years old, Gvardiol is already a Leipzig regular. Gvardiol can provide Chelsea with an instant option in defense as well as a long-term solution.
Gvardiol made 46 appearances in all competitions last season, showing that he is capable of playing at the highest level.
The Croatian international is comfortable playing on the left of a back three, so fitting into Chelsea’s system shouldn’t be a problem.
With ten appearances for his country already, experience should not be an issue for the young defender.
