Barcelona is making a determined effort to recapture the success it once enjoyed, with the team now under the guidance of German coach Hans Flick. This comes after a difficult period during which the club was led by Xavi Hernandez. In their bid for a triumphant season, Barcelona has been actively working to strengthen the squad with new signings. However, an unforeseen situation has emerged: star midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has expressed his desire to leave the club during the summer transfer window.
As reported by the Spanish newspaper Sport, Gundogan’s decision to seek an exit has taken many by surprise, especially considering that recent reports indicated he was content with his situation at Barcelona and had no intentions of leaving, despite the club’s rumored interest in offloading him. Gundogan has already communicated his wish to depart to both the sporting director, Deco, and coach Hans Flick.
According to the Catalan newspaper, Barcelona has chosen to remain silent on the issue for now but is open to the possibility of Gundogan’s departure, given the club’s current financial difficulties. The club’s priority is to secure the maximum possible financial return from any potential transfer of Gundogan, who was signed on a free transfer from Manchester City just last summer.
