Here is why Ilkay Gundogan wants to leave Barcelona

The love story between Manchester City and Ilkay Gundogan might still have some pages left in it as the German international has been rumoured for a possible return to the Etihad just a season after he joined Barcelona.

There have been several reports going through on the media that Manchester City and the camp of Ilkay Gundogan have both been in contact as they are looking at sealing the deal before the 2024 summer transfer window closes.

Pep Guardiola and Ilkay Gundogan have reportedly spoken to each other, with the manager giving the green light to the move. The German is under contract at Camp Nou until 2026 after he hit the appearance requirements last season to extend his two-year deal by 12 months.

Gundogan won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and one Champions League during his seven-year stay at Manchester City. He decided to leave City during the 2023 summer transfer window as a free agent contributing five goals and nine assists in 36 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.

Why does Ilkay Gundogan want to leave Barcelona?

There have been a lot of questions among Barcelona supporters concerning why the midfielder has decided to leave the Catalan giants.

One of the major reasons is due to the financial issues that the club have been facing in the past few years which has been the club lose some of its top players in the past. Some of the players that were forced to leave the club includes Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, and Lionel Messi.

However, Gundogan’s exit would allow Dani Olmo, who was recently signed from RB Leipzig, to be registered for Barcelona next fixture in the league, against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

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