Fabrizio Romano shares transfer updates for Barcelona. According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona will recruit Ilkay Gundogan, the star of Manchester City, on a free-agent basis. The player and the club have mutually agreed to transfer to the Camp Nou.
After aiding Cityzens in achieving their first European treble in the just-completed season, Gundogan will depart the club. In 51 appearances across all competitions, he was a standout performer for Pep Guardiola’s squad, scoring 11 goals and dishing out seven assists.
The German midfielder signed a two-year contract with a one-year option, according to Romano: “We’re off to Barcelona with Ilkay Gundogan! The player gave the club the go-ahead to officially register him as a new signing. The agreement was just signed, and it is final. Gundogan has agreed to a two-year contract that is effective through June 2025 with an additional year’s option.”
In his position, the German developed into one of the major players worldwide. Before departing the Cityzens, he made 304 appearances for them, scoring 60 goals and providing 40 assists across all tournaments.
The 32-year-old is an extremely talented player who, while playing as a midfielder, has an incredible aptitude for consistently scoring goals. So, Barca’s decision to sign Gundogan as a free agent was a smart financial decision.
The team needed to bolster its midfield when Sergio Busquets left, and they have now acquired one of the best midfielders in the world.
Regarding Ilkay Gundogan joining Barcelona, what did Pep Guardiola say?:
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, is a huge fan of Ilkay Gundogan. When the player’s contract expired in the summer, he wanted to cling onto him, but Gundogan is expected to sign with Barcelona.
The former Blaugrana claimed that Guardiola would be a huge signing if he moved to Camp Nou (via GOAL): “I am aware of their keen interest, as well as that of City. Both of us are highly interested. Although I hope he stays with us, he would be a remarkable addition if he did decide to join Barca.”
He added: “I’ve never bargained for a contract. I am aware that Xavi has repeatedly phoned him and that Barca wants him. We want him to stay because we think he’s a crucial part of our team, but if he ultimately decides to move to Barcelona, I’ll assure him that he’ll have a terrific time there.”
The current La Liga champion is Barcelona. Xavi wants his club to succeed in the UEFA Champions League because they haven’t won it in almost ten years.
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