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- Gundogan will move to Barcelona on a free transfer
- City has replaced Gundogan with Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City on a free transfer. The midfielder is set to pen a three-year contract with the Catalan club.
Gundogan’s contract with City was due to expire at the end of June, and the 32-year-old was in talks over a new deal. However, the length of the deal on offer was a sticking point, with City only willing to offer a one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
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Arsenal were also interested in signing Gundogan, but Barcelona have won the race for his signature. The German midfielder is a versatile player who can play in several positions in midfield, and he will be a valuable addition to Barcelona’s squad.
Gundogan has won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League during his seven years at City. He was a key player in City’s treble-winning season in 2022-23, and he will be hoping to replicate that success at Barcelona.
City to sign Kovacic as Gundogan’s replacement
Manchester City have agreed a £30m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The Croatian midfielder is set to replace Gundogan, who is leaving City on a free transfer.
Kovacic has been at Chelsea since joining from Real Madrid in 2018. He has won four major trophies during his time at the club, including the Champions League in 2021.
The 28-year-old is a versatile player who can play in several positions in midfield, and he will be a valuable addition to City’s squad.
The deal for Kovacic is expected to be announced soon. It is a good signing for City, as Kovacic is a talented player who will add depth to their midfield. He will also be a good replacement for Gundogan, who was a key player for City in recent seasons.
