As reported just a while ago, Ilkay Gundogan has signed his contract with FC Barcelona and will join the La Liga champions on a free transfer, even though an official announcement is yet to arrive.<\/p>\n
It is reported that the German international will be signing a two-year contract with an option for an additional twelve months with the Blaugrana, while earning gross wages worth \u20ac9 million per year.<\/p>\n
Gundogan signed his contract with Barcelona in Munich today after completing his medicals there itself.<\/p>\n
Manchester City made strong efforts to try and convince their departing captain to sign a new contract and prolong his stay at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n
However, according to a report from journalist Helena Condis, Manchester City\u2019s renewal offer of one year with an option for another twelve months left Gundogan feeling disrespected.<\/p>\n
The 32-year-old joined the Cityzens in 2016 from Borussia Dortmund, becoming Pep Guardiola\u2019s first signing at the Etihad.<\/p>\n
Since then, he has grown into an icon at Manchester City, winning a bucketload of titles and trophies, including the historic treble this past season.<\/p>\n
Gundogan has etched his name in City\u2019s folklore as a top player and captain and it seems that he felt disrespected by the fact that the club were willing to offer him only a one-year contract with an option for another season.<\/p>\n
Now, the German international is on his way to Barcelona, where he will add more quality to a midfield department already consisting of top talents like Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Franck Kessie.<\/p>\n
The La Liga champions are bound to be pleased with the transfer business, signing a top player like Gundogan with great experience for free. Having also added Inigo Martinez and Mikayil Faye, Bar\u00e7a will now be hoping to complete the capture of Vitor Roque soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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