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Ilkay Gundogan ‘agrees three-year-deal’ to leave Man City.
According to reports, Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has agreed a three-year deal with Barcelona and to leave the Man City at the end of the month.
Gundogan joined City in 2016 after making an impression at Borussia Dortmund for a transaction that was reported around £20 million. He was Pep Guardiola’s first acquisition as manager of City.
He has since scored some crucial goals, notably the winning goal in the FA Cup final last weekend, and has emerged as one of the most significant players in the club’s recent history.
Though it seems more and more probable that Gundogan will leave when his contract expires at the end of the month as the season comes to a conclusion.
According to reports, the German and Barcelona have reached a three-year agreement.
The Catalan giants want to officially announce the deal after this weekend’s Champions League final, according to Spanish news site Mundo Deportivo.
According to rumors, Barcelona has adequate salary room for the 32-year-old to join the team.
Gundogan is reportedly a major fan of Barcelona boss Xavi, who would probably start him right away among players like Frenkie De Jong, Pedri, and Gavi.
After last weekend’s FA Cup final, Gundogan told the BBC: “Nothing is decided yet. We’re going to see what’s going to happen.”
Gundogan has made 303 appearances in all competitions since joining the Etihad club and has scored 60 goals.
He has won 13 trophies to date while a member of City, including five Premier League titles, four EFL Cups, two FA Cups, and two FA Community Shields.
After winning the FA Cup and the Premier League, Gundogan will now be entirely focused on the Champions League final against Inter Milan on Saturday as City looks to complete the trifecta.
When City plays the Italian team in Istanbul, they are the overwhelming favourites to win the European Cup for the first time in their history.
Ilkay Gündogan has reached an agreement with Barcelona for 3 seasons.
Barça have enough salary space for his arrival. The club plan to announce it after the UCL final.
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