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Ilkay Gundogan joins FC Barcelona on a Two-Year Deal after Leaving Manchester City as Free Agent>>>

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Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has joined Spanish La Liga giants FC Barcelona on a free transfer, following the expiration of his contract at Manchester City.

The 32-year-old who is out of contract at the Premier League champions at the end of the month, will team up with manager Xavi Hernandez’s side this summer on an initial two-year deal with the option of a further year.

Prior to sealing a move to Catalonia, Gundogan reportedly received offers from Premier League outfit Arsenal and former side Borussia Dortmund.

Arsenal had offered Gundogan a two-year contract, while Dortmund also held talks with Gundogan’s representatives but opted not to make an offer for their former player.

Barca’s director of football, Mateu Alemany, travelled to Munich on Wednesday in order to finalize the club’s agreement with Gundogan.

It is understood that the midfielder has already completed some parts of his medical in Germany ahead of his move to the Spanish champions.


Gundogan had sought assurances from Barca over his registration with La Liga and the Spanish side have now given a guarantee to the midfielder.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was desperate to keep Gundogan at the Etihad, as the midfielder played a key role in the club’s treble success last season.

Speaking earlier this week, Guardiola claimed Barcelona would have an ‘extraordinary signing’ if they convinced Gundogan to make the move to Camp Nou this summer.

He revealed: “I wish he can stay with us, but if at the end Gundogan decides to join Barcelona I can only say they will do an extraordinary signing. I know Xavi has spoken a lot of times with Gundogan. He has not told me whether he prefers to stay or leave. We just got time to celebrate a lot recently!”

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