Ilkay Gundogan returns to Manchester City

English: Manchester City have succeeded in signing German “Ilkay Gundogan”, a former Barcelona player, during the current summer transfer period

Gundogan returns to Manchester City after leaving the club for free last summer to join Barcelona. The German star was one of the prominent players in Manchester City before moving to Barcelona, ​​where he played a major role in the team achieving the only Champions League title in the club’s history in addition to many local championships

Gundogan’s contract with Barcelona was terminated by mutual consent between the two parties, as the player waived all his remaining dues according to the contract signed with him. His contract with the Catalan club extended until the summer of 2026, but he preferred to leave by mutual agreement with the club’s management

Manchester City signed Gundogan for free this summer, and team coach Pep Guardiola welcomed the return of the team captain again. The German winger participated in 51 matches in various competitions during his time in Barcelona, ​​​​and contributed to scoring 5 goals and making 14 goals for his teammates