Sport has reported that Ilkay Gundogan has informed the Barcelona board of his readiness to leave the Catalan club in the remaining days of the current summer transfer window.
The relationship between Gundogan and Barcelona has been strained in recent months, with rumors circulating about his future. Despite his impressive performances last season, the club’s management has indicated that they are willing to sell him if a suitable offer arrives.
On the other hand, Gundogan has repeatedly affirmed his happiness at Barcelona and his desire to stay with the team. He has rejected several offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
The past few days have seen rapid developments in this case. At a time when Barcelona was seeking to get rid of some players to alleviate financial pressure, Gundogan officially informed the club of his desire to leave, communicating this to both Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco.
Barcelona is now trying to find a solution to this issue. On the one hand, the club wants to get rid of the player’s high salary, and on the other hand, it seeks to obtain a suitable financial compensation for his sale.
