lkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free switch on the finish of his Manchester City contract, the Catalan membership stated Monday. The German midfielder, 32, has agreed a two-year cope with the choice for a yr’s extension and a launch clause of 400 million euros ($436 million). “He is bringing his presence, nose for goal and reading of the game which has made him one of the best midfielders of the past decade,” stated Barcelona in a press release.

Gundogan has been an influential presence for Pep Guardiola’s City aspect since becoming a member of in 2016, captaining the staff to a surprising treble this season.

The midfielder netted twice within the FA Cup last win over rivals Manchester United and Guardiola admitted City have been attempting to resume his deal.

Manchester City are poised to seal the arrival of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea to assist change Gundogan, who gained 5 Premier League titles throughout his time on the membership, in addition to serving to them earn their first ever Champions League win this season.

Gundogan joined City from Borussia Dortmund, the place he gained the Bundesliga and German Cup in 2012.

In Manchester he scored 60 objectives in 304 appearances for City.

Barcelona’s new signing bolsters a midfield with loads of choices, together with younger Spaniards Pedri and Gavi, and Dutchman Frenkie de Jong.

However coach Xavi Hernandez has stated the membership nonetheless must signal a defensive midfielder after captain Sergio Busquets left for Inter Miami on the finish of his contract.

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