Barcelona signal Ilkay Gundogan on free switch after Manchester Metropolis exit | Soccer News
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Barcelona have signed Ilkay Gundogan on a free switch after his departure from treble winners Manchester Metropolis with the German midfielder signing a two-year contract, the LaLiga membership mentioned on Monday.
The 32-year-old has a contract till June 2025 with an possibility for an additional 12 months, whereas the Spanish champions additionally mentioned that they had included a buyout clause of 400 million euros ($435.72 million).
Gundogan left Metropolis after captaining the English membership to the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble final season, ending a profitable seven-year stint in England the place he gained 14 trophies, together with 5 league titles.
"For me it has been a complete privilege and pleasure to be a part of Manchester Metropolis for the final seven years," Gundogan mentioned in a press release. "Manchester has been my house and I've felt a part of a really particular household at Metropolis.
"I've been fortunate to have skilled so many unforgettable moments in my time right here and to have been captain for this additional particular season has been the best expertise of my profession."
Gundogan was Pep Guardiola's first recruit when he took over the reins at Metropolis in 2016 regardless of the German being sidelined with a knee harm when he was signed from Borussia Dortmund.
He proved to be the person for the large event at Metropolis, particularly over the past two seasons when he scored essential targets that helped them seal a number of trophies.
Gundogan leaves Metropolis having remodeled 300 appearances, scoring 60 targets and grabbing 40 assists in all competitions.
Metropolis's director of soccer Txiki Begiristain mentioned Gundogan had been "an inspiration to everybody".
"Ilkay has really cemented his place within the historical past of Manchester Metropolis and all of us want him nicely within the subsequent chapter of his profession." he added.
His expertise shall be invaluable to Barca coach Xavi after long-serving midfielder Sergio Busquets left on the finish of the season after 18 years with the Catalan outfit.
Barcelona gained the LaLiga title final season however did not get out of the group stage within the Champions League and have been knocked out within the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
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