Barcelona Confirm Signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City
Barcelona has confirmed the signing of Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer from Manchester City. The German international rejected an offer to stay in Manchester and interest from Arsenal to join the Spanish champions. He signs a two-year deal at the Camp Nou with the option to extend by a further 12 months. He will officially join up with his new side when his contract at the Etihad expires at the end of June.
Gundogan, who captained City during their Treble success, left Manchester with a haul of five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and a Champions League. In his final season at the club, he scored 11 times including twice in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola was eager to keep the midfielder at the Etihad while Arsenal were also understood to have made him an offer to follow former teammates Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to the Emirates. Former club Borussia Dortmund were also interested in a reunion.
Gundogan thanked City and its fans for their support during his seven-year spell at the club. He said, “Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family at City. I have been lucky to have experienced so many unforgettable moments in my time here and to have been captain for this extra special season has been the greatest experience of my career.”
The 32-year-old midfielder will now join Barcelona, where he will play alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. The Spanish giants are looking to rebuild after a disappointing season that saw them finish third in La Liga and crash out of the Champions League in the round of 16.
Headings:
– Barcelona Signs Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City
– Gundogan Rejects Offer to Stay in Manchester and Interest from Arsenal
– Two-Year Deal with Option to Extend by a Further 12 Months
– Gundogan Leaves Manchester City with a Haul of Trophies
– Pep Guardiola Eager to Keep Midfielder at the Etihad
– Gundogan Thanks City and Its Fans for Their Support
– Barcelona Looking to Rebuild After Disappointing Season
Barcelona Signs Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City
Barcelona has confirmed the signing of Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer from Manchester City. The German international rejected an offer to stay in Manchester and interest from Arsenal to join the Spanish champions. He signs a two-year deal at the Camp Nou with the option to extend by a further 12 months. He will officially join up with his new side when his contract at the Etihad expires at the end of June.
Gundogan Rejects Offer to Stay in Manchester and Interest from Arsenal
Gundogan, who captained City during their Treble success, left Manchester with a haul of five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and a Champions League. In his final season at the club, he scored 11 times including twice in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester United. Pep Guardiola was eager to keep the midfielder at the Etihad while Arsenal were also understood to have made him an offer to follow former teammates Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to the Emirates. Former club Borussia Dortmund were also interested in a reunion.
Two-Year Deal with Option to Extend by a Further 12 Months
Gundogan signs a two-year deal at the Camp Nou with the option to extend by a further 12 months. He will officially join up with his new side when his contract at the Etihad expires at the end of June. The 32-year-old midfielder will now join Barcelona, where he will play alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
Gundogan Leaves Manchester City with a Haul of Trophies
Gundogan thanked City and its fans for their support during his seven-year spell at the club. He said, “Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family at City. I have been lucky to have experienced so many unforgettable moments in my time here and to have been captain for this extra special season has been the greatest experience of my career.” The 32-year-old midfielder left Manchester with a haul of five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and a Champions League.
Pep Guardiola Eager to Keep Midfielder at the Etihad
Pep Guardiola was eager to keep the midfielder at the Etihad. Gundogan captained City during their Treble success, leaving Manchester with a haul of five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and a Champions League. In his final season at the club, he scored 11 times including twice in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester United.
Barcelona Looking to Rebuild After Disappointing Season
Barcelona is looking to rebuild after a disappointing season that saw them finish third in La Liga and crash out of the Champions League in the round of 16. The Spanish giants are hoping that the signing of Gundogan will help them return to their former glory. Gundogan will play alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets at Barcelona.