The Croatian international, who found his form after a somewhat difficult start under Pep Guardiola, is now considered a key player in City's defense, but an injury has likely ended his season earlier than expected.
A viral video shows City stars arriving for training in luxury cars. Among them are Ruben Dias, who arrived in a Lamborghini Aventador, Rayan Ait-Nouri in a Mercedes-Benz Vito, and Erling Haaland, who previously drove an Audi RS6 and was now seen in a Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, valued at around €290,000.
However, the most attention was drawn by Gvardiol, who showed up in a Volkswagen Golf. His choice reminded many of N'Golo Kanté and his modest Mini Cooper, further delighting fans.
Although the Golf is not a cheap car, with its price estimated between €46,000 and €58,000, it is still significantly less than the luxury vehicles of his teammates.
Other players like Rico Lewis, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, as well as new signings Gianluigi Donnarumma, James Trafford, and Tijjani Reijnders, were seen in Mercedes G-Wagons, costing around €200,000, while Matheus Nunes arrived in a Lamborghini Urus, worth about €230,000.
Social media was flooded with praise for Gvardiol, despite him earning around €230,000 per week.