Barca midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has admitted that it was not easy for him to leave his former club Manchester City.
Former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has spoken out about his reasons for leaving the English giant.
The German international decided to end his career with the Eastlands last summer. Rather than signing an extension, Gundogan preferred to go free to FC Barcelona.
During the international break, Gundogan returned to this transfer for the first time. Contrary to what one might think, it was not easy for him to change his tunic. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t say goodbye in person because I only made my decision after the Champions League final, two days before the DFB match against Colombia, he told the German newspaper Bild. This is probably the most difficult phone call I’ve had in my life. The conversation was moving, but Pep was also happy for me.”
If Guardiola did not issue a veto, it is also because Gundogan chose Barcelona as his destination. “I moved to the club that was close to his heart and his childhood, so to speak, and as a supporter he was very happy about it. He also told me, “If I need anything, I can come to you.” It was great to discover Pep as a coach. This will help me a lot over the next few years.”
