Gündogan already has an agreement with City

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Manchester City has made a statement by securing the return of their former captain Ilkay Gündogan, just a year after he left the club to join FC Barcelona. According to reliable sources like Fabrizio Romano, the German midfielder has already reached a personal agreement with Pep Guardiola's team for his comeback, a move that has surprised many in the football world.

🚨🔵 Ilkay Gündogan back to Manchester City, here we go! Deal in place with German midfielder to join on contract valid until June 2025.

Agreement reached after positive talks in last 48h and Pep Guardiola said yes, as revealed yesterday.

Gündogan will leave Barça for FREE. pic.twitter.com/XqkDZlMEtk

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 21, 2024

Gündogan, 33, had signed a two-season contract with Barcelona, with an option to extend for another year, but his time at the Catalan club has been shorter than expected. The economic complexities of Barcelona, especially regarding the salary cap, have been the main factor leading to his departure. Despite being a key player last season, featuring in 51 matches, scoring five goals, and providing 14 assists, Gündogan has been forced to seek a new destination.

Trimming salary mass, and the German footballer earns a lot of money

Barcelona, in need of reducing their wage bill, has decided to let the German leave without a transfer fee, which has also facilitated his return to the Etihad. Reports indicate that the savings on Gündogan's salary (between 15 and 20 million euros gross per season) will allow the Catalan side to register Dani Olmo, a key piece for Hansi Flick in the ongoing season.

Despite having tempting offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Gündogan opted for a return to England. Conversations with Pep Guardiola, his former coach, were decisive in the midfielder's choice to go back to City, where he will sign for a year with the possibility to extend his contract.

This return not only strengthens Manchester City but also highlights the importance of Gündogan in Guardiola's project, a player whose influence in midfield is hard to replace.

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