Transfer markets are usually decisive for the big teams: seasons start to cook there. Knowing the importance of arming yourself well, Barcelona bet big beyond his financial difficulties. Xavi Hernandez’s main target has always been the German İlkay Gundoğantreble winner with Manchester City, and management will give him the joy according to various reports on Wednesday 21 June.
The novel of the 32-year-old midfielder lasted many weeks but finally had a happy ending. After Manchester City did not give him a two-year contract, The Catalan leadership reached an agreement for two guaranteed seasons and a third with an option. Mateo Kovacic’s arrival at City had already excited Barcelona by closing the deal.
In Sports news We are looking into all the details.
How was the contract? Gundogan with Manchester City?
Gundogan’s contract with Manchester City expires on June 30, 2023. In doing so, the German ends his link with the the citizens since 1 July 2016 when he arrived from Borussia Dortmund. He arrives at Barcelona as a free agent, so the club will not have to pay anything for his record. In these cases, footballers’ salaries are usually higher.
Ilkay Gundogan at Barcelona
According to reports on May 17 from the press who follow the culé day by day, Gündoğan would give the OK to Xavi, who in a direct conversation would tell him that he had his services from the 2023-2024 campaign.
On Saturday, May 27, the journalist gabriel sans reported that a Barcelona intermediary met with Ilhan Gundogan, the player’s uncle and agent. According to the information, the conversation concerned the duration and totality of the contract in case the German ended up in Spain.
Finally, on Wednesday, June 21, the signing for two seasons, with option for one more year. Gundogan arrives in condition free player.
Ilkay Gündogan in Barcelona, let’s go! The final approval has arrived from the side of the club to register him as a new signing, green light from the player. The deal is done, signed a few minutes ago. 🚨🔵🔴 #FCB
Gundogan has agreed a two-year deal that runs until June 2025 with an option for a further year. pic.twitter.com/Gr467hNBms
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2023
How much is İlkay Gundoğan worth?
According to Transfermarkt’s assessment, İlkay Gündoğan is worth €25 million.
How old is İlkay Gundoğan?
He was born on October 24, 1990 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Gundoğan is 32 years old..
