The fact he has spent seven amazing years at the Etihad, winning countless trophies, didn’t bother him. Nor the one that Barca are going through a challenging period amid financial chaos caused by previous boardrooms. Nor the level of expectations his arrival would trigger, albeit he’s already 32. Nor the reduced contract.Ilkay Gündogan to Barcelona, here we go! Final approval arrived on club side to register him as new signing, green light from the player. It’s done deal, signed few minutes ago. 🚨🔵🔴 #FCBGündogan has agreed a two year deal valid until June 2025 with option for further year. pic.twitter.com/Gr467hNBms— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2023 All those things seem to be irrelevant, or at least not substantial in Ilkay Gundogan’s case, as he definitely decides to join Barcelona.As per several credible sources, Gundogan has agreed on a two-year deal valid until June 2025, with an option for a further year.Medical tests already approved for Ilkay Gündogan by direct contact with Barça staff. 🔵🔴✅ #FCBContract until June 2025 with an option until June 2026 will also include release clause worth €500m. pic.twitter.com/rR2qYIE3J3— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2023 The German international underwent medical tests in Munich on Tuesday, after which he met Mateu Alemany to put the pen on paper.Gundogan has rejected the renewal offer from Manchester City, as well as a further proposal from Arsenal, in order to sign for the Blaugrana, who are confident of being able to register him with La Liga, which was a sticking point during negotiations.##NAJAVA_MECA_7331150##
