There are conflicting reports about Ilkay Gundogan’s future with Barcelona after Sport reported that the German star has requested to leave the Catalan club during the remaining days of the summer transfer window.
Coach Hansi Flick, after Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Valencia, commented on the matter saying, “I think it will end with him staying with us.”
He added, “I spoke to him, and what was discussed will remain a secret between us. It was a private conversation, but I think he will stay at Barcelona.”
Catalan radio reported an exciting piece of news that Gundogan had contacted Manchester City officials in the past few hours, hoping to pave the way for his return to Pep Guardiola’s squad.
The 34-year-old left City at the end of his contract last season, but he still has a close relationship with Guardiola and most of the English club’s players.
At the same time, Mundo Deportivo reported that the player, despite his request to leave Barcelona, still wants to stay with the Catalan club this season.
This great discrepancy in the news, whether with confirmations of the player’s departure and his talks with City, or what Flick said and the rumors that Gundogan might stay, makes the vision very foggy for the future of the former Dortmund player.
