Manchester City reach ‘full agreement’ to re-sign Legend from Barcelona with veteran midfielder making huge financial sacrifice to seal Premier League return
One year following his leaving, Gundogan will be back at the Etihad Stadium. The Athletic claims that the 33-year-old will sign a one-year contract with City with an extra 12 months option. To enable the relocation, the former Germany international would even sacrifice the two years of income he would be due by Barcelona.
The Greater Picture
Gundogan was chosen in the La Liga Team of the Season and made more than fifty games in all competitions for Barcelona last season. But a change in head coach at the Camp Nou has heralded a fresh vision, and the seasoned midfielder was informed he was not part of Hansi Flick’s plans. Reportedly, Gundogan discussed his comeback with Pep Guardiola; the City manager authorized the move.
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Originally hired by City manager Guardiola in 2016, the midfielder went on to make 188 appearances during his initial term with the team. Over a remarkable seven years, he claimed five Premier League medals, two FA Cups, and one Champions League trophy.
SAY NEXT FOR CITY?
The reigning Premier League winners have had a subdued summer; Gundogan will join Brazil international Savinho as their sole senior acquisition thus far. But their performance in Sunday’s 2-0 victory against Chelsea revealed that this club does not need much to be definitely in the race to make it five titles in a run. Saturday they play Ipswich Town at home.
