Ilkay Gundogan gave the reasons for his departure from Manchester City to FC Barcelona this summer, and his former coach Pep Guardiola had something to do with it.
Ilkay Gundogan officially joined Barça on July 1, 2023. A dream come true for the child from the Ruhr, after seven seasons spent on the banks of the Irwell, the last of which punctuated by a historic treble (Champions League, Cup of England, Premier League).
“I expect great football”
“It’s a dream come truefirst launched the now ex-captain of Manchester City. I remember as a child watching the Barca of Pep (Guardiola) and (Frank) Rijkaard. Since that time, I have followed the club. I came here a few times to the stadium, I played there myself, I came as a spectator too. And now I feel very proud and I’m very happy to be part of this club.”he confided to the media of the culé club.
And the five-time Premier League winner added: “I expect great football. I think there is a lot of potential in the team, a very young team, and I hope that I could, with my experience, help young players to pass a milestone. I think the base is there. The potential is there. And we just have to show it in the next season. That’s why I came. That’s why I got involved. And I am full of motivation and dedication”concluded the German international.
