Gundogan returns to Man City: The unfinished love story has come to a beautiful end
A year after leaving Manchester City for Barcelona, Ilkay Gundogan is facing the prospect of returning to the Etihad Stadium.
Gundogan: From Man City mainstay to disappointment at Barcelona
After seven years of being an integral part of Manchester City, Ilkay Gundogan decided to seek a new challenge by moving to Barcelona last summer. However, the German midfielder's time at the Nou Camp has not been as expected.
With only 5 goals in 51 appearances, Gundogan failed to prove his worth and was gradually pushed to the edge of the squad. Frustrated with the current situation, Gundogan handed in his resignation.
Man City: Ideal destination for Gundogan
Meanwhile, at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is facing certain difficulties after losing some key players. Julian Alvarez's move to Atletico Madrid and Oscar Bobb's long-term injury have made the Etihad team's midfield more fragile.
Bringing Gundogan back would be a perfect solution to Man City's problem. The German midfielder understands Guardiola's football philosophy and can quickly integrate into the squad. Besides, his experience playing in the Premier League is also a big advantage for Gundogan.
Pep Guardiola is ready to welcome
According to sources, Pep Guardiola is very keen to have his former student back. He highly values Gundogan's versatility and believes that this midfielder will be a quality addition to Man City's squad.
However, bringing Gundogan back to Man City is not easy. Barcelona may demand a high transfer fee to sell this player. Besides, Man City also has to compete with a number of other teams interested in Gundogan.
