Ilkay Gundogan joins Barcelona on free transfer after leaving Manchester City
Ilkay Gundogan has joined Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City, penning a two-year deal at Camp Nou with a release clause of €400m.
The Germany international departed the Etihad at the end of his contract after playing a key role in City’s Treble success.
Gundogan was reportedly in talks with City about a contract extension before agreeing to join Barca, while Arsenal were also linked with a move.
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His departure ends a seven-year spell in Manchester where the German won a litany of major honours.
The central midfielder won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League with City.
In 2022/23, Gundogan captained The Citizens to an unprecedented Treble.
“After 7 years a wonderful time ends,” he wrote on Twitter.
“You made me realize all my dreams. I will carry you forever in my heart. Once a blue, always a blue! Thank you Manchester City”
Gundogan scored 11 goals and produced seven assists in 51 games in all competitions and leaves City with a combined total of 60 goals in 304 appearances.
He joins a Barca side that won the La Liga title in 2022/23 but suffered a disappointing group stage exit in the Champions League.
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