Before the trip to Vallecas to face Rayo this Saturday afternoon (2 p.m.) for the 14th day of La Liga, FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez did not hesitate to debunk the rumors of departure concerning his international midfielder German Ilkay Gündogan (33 years old, 73 caps, 18 goals), who would have requested a departure to Saudi Arabia according to an Arab newspaper.
“Gündogan is looking for a house here, a Saudi newspaper said he wanted to go there? Choukrane (thank you in Arabic, editor’s note) », said the Spanish technician at a press conference before the trip to the Madrid suburbs. The former Cityzen is already an indisputable member of the Blaugranas, having played in all of Barça’s matches – currently 3rd in the championship – in all competitions.
