Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol revealed he was just days away from leaving football to find happiness elsewhere
Gvardiol joined Dinamo Zagreb’s youth team in 2010 but struggled for minutes and considered giving up the game
Gvardiol said he was unsure about continuing football and even considered playing basketball like his friends
He stayed committed and joined Dinamo Zagreb’s senior team in 2019, winning titles like the Croatian Super Cup
In 2023, Gvardiol moved to Manchester City for £77m, becoming one of the most expensive defenders ever
Back in his natural centre-back role, Gvardiol is excelling alongside Ruben Dias, helping City regain form and stability