Ilkay Gundogan Set to Make Shock Return to Manchester City After Barcelona Exit
It’s been a wild summer in the transfer window, and the latest news is no exception. Ilkay Gundogan, the German midfielder who left Manchester City for Barcelona last summer, is reportedly set to make a shock return to the Etihad Stadium. And it’s not just any return – Gundogan is willing to sacrifice a huge sum to rejoin his former club.
According to reports, Gundogan was earning a staggering €10m per year before tax in Catalonia, but he’s willing to write off the remaining two years of his contract to join City. That’s a whopping €20m before tax, or around £17m, that he’ll be giving up. But it’s not all bad news for Gundogan – he was reportedly earning around £140,000 per week before he left City a year ago, so he won’t be missing out on too much cash.
So, what’s behind Gundogan’s decision to return to City? It’s clear that he wasn’t in Barcelona coach Hansi Flick’s plans, and the club’s decision to allow him to leave without seeking a transfer fee suggests that they’re willing to let him go. Meanwhile, City are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements, and Gundogan’s experience and quality make him an attractive option.
Gundogan’s return would be a major coup for City, and it’s a sign that the club are willing to do whatever it takes to win. With Gundogan and Erling Haaland already on board, City are looking like one of the top contenders for the Premier League title this season.
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