Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is on the verge of making a sensational return to Manchester City, just a year after leaving the Premier League champions as a free agent. The 33-year-old German playmaker, who joined Barcelona to much fanfare, could be on his way back to the Etihad as the Catalan club faces mounting financial pressures.
Barcelona’s senior officials are reportedly open to selling Gundogan to alleviate their financial difficulties, and with the player now available on the market, City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his willingness to bring the midfielder back to Manchester. This development was confirmed by renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who took to his X account on Monday to reveal the ongoing discussions.
Romano’s update read: “Manchester City have made contact with Ilkay Gundogan’s camp over a potential return for the German midfielder. City and Pep Guardiola are open to considering Gundogan’s comeback. Barcelona wants Gundogan to leave… and he also received approaches from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and more clubs.”
Gundogan, who was instrumental in City’s recent domestic and European successes, has reportedly attracted interest from clubs in the Middle East, but a return to the Premier League under Guardiola appears to be a strong possibility. The midfielder’s potential return to City could further bolster an already formidable squad as they continue their quest for dominance both domestically and in Europe.
