Gundogan returns to Man City: An unfinished love story has come to a beautiful conclusion.
A year after leaving Manchester City for Barcelona, Ilkay Gundogan is on the verge of returning to the Etihad Stadium.
Gundogan: From Man City's key player to a disappointment at Barcelona
After seven years of dedication and becoming an indispensable pillar of Manchester City, Ilkay Gundogan decided to seek a new challenge by moving to Barcelona last summer. However, the German midfielder's time at Camp Nou has not lived up to expectations.
With only 5 goals in 51 appearances, Gundogan failed to prove his worth and was gradually pushed to the sidelines. Disappointed with the current situation, Gundogan submitted a request to leave.
Man City: The ideal destination for Gundogan
Meanwhile, at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is facing certain difficulties after losing several key players. Julian Alvarez's move to Atletico Madrid and Oscar Bobb's long-term injury have left the Etihad Stadium team's midfield more vulnerable.
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 team. Furthermore, his experience playing in the Premier League is a major advantage.
Pep Guardiola is ready to welcome you with open arms.
According to sources, Pep Guardiola is keen to bring back his former pupil. He highly values Gundogan's versatility and believes the midfielder would be a quality addition to the Manchester City squad.
However, bringing Gundogan back to Man City won't be easy either. Barcelona may demand a fairly high transfer fee for the player. In addition, Man City will have to compete with several other teams interested in Gundogan.