According to the official website of Chelsea, Mateo Kovacic left a message for Chelsea fans, he said, "It's been an incredible pleasure to play for such a great club and win some of the biggest trophies in the sport."
Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic has signed for Premier League champions Manchester City on a four-year deal. The 29-year-old will be wearing jersey no 8.
Mateo Kovacic will be downing jersey no 8 which former club captain Ilkay Gundogan previously wore.