Latest Barcelona Transfer News: Barcelona wants to sign Gundogan when his contract at Manchester City expires
Ilkay Gundogan, a German midfielder presently playing for Manchester City, is expected to be signed by Barcelona soon. On June 30, the 32-year-old’s contract with Manchester City will expire, and he has turned down offers to extend it. According to reports, Gundogan has made the decision to sign with Barcelona, and his team is trying to close the deal.
Despite the club’s financial difficulties, Barcelona’s faith in the deal was underlined by, which claims that the club is getting more and more optimistic in their abilities to sign Gundogan. According to the report, Gundogan is currently deliberating his choices and has not yet consented to the transfer.
Over the weekend, Gundogan scored a brace for The Citizens to secure them a needed win over Leeds. According to 90min, Guardiola pleaded with the German international to sign an extension at City during the post game conference.
Guardiola said: “I said about the contract, the club is involved and knows my opinion. They are above me, we take the decision together, good and bad. It’s not necessary if he scored two incredible goals, how good he played today, reading the spaces, he has everything – incredible run in the final third, how intelligent he is.
“It’s not necessary to score two goals to know exactly how I like this player and enjoying working with him and how I’d like to work with him in the future.”
Ilkay Gundogan has reportedly been given a two-year deal by FC Barcelona with an additional year’s option, and the player’s family is keen to relocate to Spain, according to 90min. It’s understood that Mateu Alemany, who will join Aston Villa, is anxious to close a deal by the end of May before moving to Villa Park. Talks between Gundogan’s agency and Barcelona are still underway.
