The midfielder will leave Barcelona for free
Midfielder Barcelona Ilkay Gundogan agreed on a contract with Manchester City until summer 2025.
Barcelona will release the 34-year-old German midfielder for free. Earlier, City coach Pep Guardiola approved Ilkay’s return to his team.
Earlier, the midfielder asked Barcelona management to leave. The player also contacted the Citizens about a potential return. It was reported that the management of both clubs reacted positively to a possible deal. The midfielder himself also had offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Gundogan moved to Barcelona in the summer of 2023, signing a two-year contract (with the option to extend it for another season). The 34-year-old midfielder immediately became a key player for the Catalans, playing 51 matches in all competitions last season, recording 5 goals and 14 assists. Before that, Ilkay played for Manchester City for seven years, winning five English Championship titles and the Champions League.
Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-0 in the first round of the 2024/25 Premier League. Guardiola’s team will host Ipswich in their next match on August 24.
Source: Sportarena
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