Ilkay Gündogan and FC Barcelona are already over. After announcing his international retirement, the German midfielder is now saying goodbye to the Catalan club, which he left a year after his arrival.
In great financial difficulty, Barça let their player leave for free, to save his salary. Gündogan therefore decided to return to Manchester City, where he was five times champion of England in seven years, and with whom he lifted the Champions League as captain in 2023.
“My seven years at Manchester City were a period of pure joy for me, both on and off the pitch,” the former Dortmund player told the Skyblues website. “I grew as a person and as a player, developed a special relationship with the City fans and enjoyed incredible success. It was an exceptional time in my life. To have the opportunity to come back here means a lot.”
Gündogan will also meet Pep Guardiola.
” Everyone knows the respect I have for Pep. He is the best manager in the world and working with him every day makes you a better player. You feel constantly challenged, which is exactly what every professional is looking for. I am looking forward to working with him again.”he rejoices.
