FC Barcelona announces the signing of İlkay Gündoğan, who joins the team as a free agent after ending his contract with Manchester City. The German midfielder has signed a two-year contract with Barca, with the option of an additional third season. This transfer marks a great addition for FC Barcelona in the current transfer market. Gündoğan’s reputation as one of the best midfielders of the last decade solidifies his value.
Success in the Bundesliga and Premier League
At 33, Gündoğan began his career in Gelsenkirchen, showcasing his midfield talent alongside notable players like Mesut Özil. Subsequently, he went through clubs such as Bochum and Nuremberg before making the leap to the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, which became his reference team for several years. During his time at Dortmund, Gündoğan reached the Champions League final in 2013 and won the Bundesliga in the 2011/12 season under Jürgen Klopp.
Gündoğan joined Manchester City after a successful period at Borussia Dortmund, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League.. Now, he takes on the challenge of becoming a fundamental piece in FC Barcelona’s midfield, bringing his goalscoring ability, vision of the game and tactical understanding.
Gündoğan goalscoring midfielder
During his career in English football, Gündoğan has shown his ability to score goals, scoring a total of 60 goals in the seven seasons he has played. This scoring performance places him as the third most effective midfielder in terms of goals in the British league in this period.
The challenge at FC Barcelona
With his signing for FC Barcelona, Gündoğan seeks to continue leaving his mark on the world of football and contribute to the success of the Barça team in the coming seasons. His incorporation represents a quality reinforcement for the culé team. They rely on the skills and experience of the German midfielder to achieve new achievements, both nationally and in European competitions.
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