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  • German maestro Gundogan returns to Man City

    German maestro Gundogan returns to Man City

    Midfield mastero Ilkay Gundogan has returned to premiership champions Manchester City a year after moving to Spanish giants Barcelona FC. 

    The 33-year-old midfielder was expected to be a key player in the squad for the foreseeable future.

    However, in a sick twist of faith, the veteran was forced out of the club with the arrival of new signing Dani Olmo who also occupies the same position as the player. 

    The depth of young players they have in the midfield, limited their options to the older player on their books as they opted to ask the German midfielder to leave on a free transfer. 

    Read Also: Gundogan could leave Barcelona after one season

     Despite contract proposals from Saudi, Qatar and other clubs, the midfielder contacted his former club about the possibility of coming back to The Etihad. 

     According to reports, Gundogan will now be making his return to Manchester side and is expected to be formally announced before the end of the week.

  • Gundogan could leave Barcelona after one season

    Gundogan could leave Barcelona after one season

    Ilkay Gundogan is being allowed to explore options to leave Barcelona this summer.

    The 33-year-old has only been at the Catalan club for one full season after opting to leave Manchester City on a free transfer.

    Despite being under contract for two more years, the Germany international has been told Barcelona will not stand in his way if he finds a suitable move.

    Clubs in England, Spain and Saudi Arabia are reportedly interested in Gundogan, who made 51 appearances across all competitions last season as Barcelona finished second in La Liga.

    Barcelona boss Hansi Flick addressed speculation after the midfielder missed the team’s season-opening win against Valencia because of concussion on Saturday.

    Flick, who previously managed Gundogan with the Germany national team, said: “I know him very well. I appreciate the player and the person he is.

    “We spoke about everything, but it will stay between us. It’s not for you to know. I have a feeling he will stay.”

    Read Also: Barcelona confirm signing of Gundogan

    Flick is keen to keep Gundogan, but the situation may be influenced by the complicated financial position at Barcelona.

    They have reportedly been unable yet to register new £51m signing Dani Olmo because of the Spanish league’s squad cost control rules.

    Barcelona are also believed to be willing to sell striker Vitor Roque before the transfer deadline.

    They recently announced the departure of captain Sergi Roberto, while full-back Julian Araujo left to join Bournemouth last week.

  • GUNDOGAN

    GUNDOGAN

    Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been named the captain of the Germany national team ahead of friendlies with Japan and France.

    Gundogan takes over from injured goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and says it’s a great honor to wear the armband at international level.

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    “A big honour to be the new captain of the German national team,” he wrote on social media.

    Manager Hansi Flick spoke about his decision to change skipper at a press conference ahead of the two matches.