From nothing more than a rumour, even a piece of false news as it seemed in the beginning, all the way to realisation – Ilkay Gundogan is officially and definitely a new Barca player. The 32-year-old German midfielder decided to pack his bags and leave the all-mighty Manchester City, despite the fact they won the Treble under his captaincy and the club’s capacity to pay him all the money in the world he would ask.𝐆𝐮̈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐠̆𝐚𝐧 pic.twitter.com/CwDwS1DfZF— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 26, 2023 This time it was not about money. Obviously, Barcelona has still got that something, that charm that keeps attracting top players from all over the world. Like Lewa, like Gundogan.Two former Borussia Dortmund stars rejoin at Camp Nou following Gundogan’s move to the Blaugrana. He signed an initial two-year deal, and the contract will have a €400m buyout clause and an option for a third year in the contract too.💙❤ @IlkayGuendogan is CULER! pic.twitter.com/DrbOOIMSLe— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 26, 2023 Currently, Gundogan profiles as a first-choice option along with Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Franck Kessie, all competing for minutes.It’s a signing that will be celebrated in Barcelona, managing to attract one of the best midfielders in the world on a free transfer.##NAJAVA_MECA_7336863##
