Outspoken midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is set to make a U-turn and join Manchester City once his contract with Barcelona is terminated. With former boss Josep Guardiola eagerly awaiting his return.
Reports from ‘Relevo’ on the progress of the case of the 33-year-old midfielder being informed by coach Hansi Flick. That he is not in the plan, in line with the club’s desire to tighten the wage bill.
It is believed that an agreement can be reached to buy out some of the contract’s salary. Which is still pending until June 2026 in order to release the German star as a free agent. สมัคร UFABET
When it reaches that stage, the ‘Sky Blues’ will be the ones to continue to raise them. Because they have already set up an informal negotiation table with the player’s representatives. Everything is positive and all parties can accept the conditions.
The key man who made everything go smoothly was Guardiola. Who wanted an experienced general to join forces again after serving as the main pillar of the 2023 treble champions.
Gundogan was one of the first players Guardiola brought in to help him when he took over as City manager in the summer of 2016. Winning everything he could before his contract expired and he moved to Barcelona on a free transfer. However , his outspoken critics and lack of energy for 90 minutes forced him out.