Manchester City are closing in on their second major signing of the summer after agreeing a fee with RB Leipzig for Josko Gvardiol.
16.07.2023 - 11:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has set his sights on helping Barcelona's next generation of talent after completing his move to Camp Nou last month.
The Germany international, who scored twice in City's 2-1 win over Manchester United in last month's FA Cup final, joined the Spanish giants on a free transfer after his deal at the Etihad Stadium expired. He has signed a two-year deal, featuring an eye-watering €400million buyout clause.
Gundogan, 32, spent seven years at City, scoring 60 goals and grabbing 40 assists in 304 appearances. He also won 14 major trophies, including five Premier League titles.
City presented the former Borussia Dortmund ace with the offer of a new contract, but he favoured a move to the La Liga champions. And he has now detailed why he wanted to join the Spanish heavyweights, admitting that he hopes his experience will rub off on the club's younger players.
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"It's a dream come true," Gundogan said. "I remember myself being a child and watching the Barca under Pep and (Frank) Rijkaard, and since then I'm following the club for nearly all the seasons through.
"Obviously, I've been here a few times, been at the stadium a few times, I've played here and came also as a spectator and now I feel very proud and I'm very happy to be part of this club.
"I expect great football, I think there's a lot of potential in the team, we have a very young squad and I hope that I can, with my experience, help the younger players to bring them to the next level,
"I think the base is there, the potential is there, we just need to show it next season and that's why I came, that's why I joined. I'm full of motivation and
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