![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/manchester-city-mateo-kovacic-doesnt-see-himself-as-ilkay-gundogan-repplacement/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/5cc02360-2e19-11ee-a55a-3789b5a22d29.jpg&description=New Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic says he is not focusing on being a direct replacement for Ilkay Gundogan at Etihad Stadium. Club captain Gundogan has moved to Barcelona on a free transfer, with Kovacic arriving from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £30m. He is City's only summer signing so far. Speaking at a news conference on Saturday before City face Atletico Madrid, Kovacic said: "Ilkay left, the captain of the club who had huge success, but I need to do my own role. "I want to be fit, do my best and be ready as soon as possible to have great games for this club. "It is a pleasure that a club like Manchester City wants you and signs you. It's a huge privilege for me." City will take on La Liga side Atletico at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 12:30 BST).){kind=link}
New Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic says he is not focusing on being a direct replacement for Ilkay Gundogan at Etihad Stadium.
Club captain Gundogan has moved to Barcelona on a free transfer, with Kovacic arriving from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £30m. He is City’s only summer signing so far.
Speaking at a news conference on Saturday before City face Atletico Madrid, Kovacic said: “Ilkay left, the captain of the club who had huge success, but I need to do my own role.
“I want to be fit, do my best and be ready as soon as possible to have great games for this club.
“It is a pleasure that a club like Manchester City wants you and signs you. It’s a huge privilege for me.”