Ilkay Gundogan bids adieu to Barcelona after just one year at the Catalan club. To help the club’s financial woes, the German midfield maestro bids goodbye to the Culers. He will make a sensational comeback to his previous club Manchester City. Gundogan will reunite with his former and dear boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad stadium.
Barcelona’s financial crunch continues for the last couple of years. From Lionel Messi leaving the club to now their midfield maestro, the La Liga giants are in tatters in terms of financial crunch. In a heartwarming post for the fans, Gundogan has claimed that he would be less sad if his departure can help the club financially.
Dear culers,
after just one year it’s already time to say goodbye. I came here to face a new, exciting challenge, and I was ready for it. I have given everything to fight for the team and the club the best possible way in a difficult season and I was looking forward to helping my teammates in the new campaign.
Now I am leaving in a difficult situation, but if my departure can help the club financially, it makes me a bit less sad.
Nevertheless, it’s been a time with incredible experiences and ups and downs – I always wanted to play at Barça, and I am very grateful for a memory and experience that I will remember for my life. I wish you the best for the season and for the future. The fans deserve to get this big club back to the world’s best.
Visca el Barça! 💙❤
Best wishes,
Ilkay
The Spanish giants have been plagued with financial crunch for a long time. This saw them unable to offer fresh contracts or register players for the La Liga. The biggest of them was club legend Lionel Messi, 3 years ago. While the financial troubles continue, Gundogan now is the new addition to the list.
After spending just a solitary season at the club, he is now making a sensational move back to his beloved Manchester City in the Premier League.
