Ilkay Gundogan, author of the two goals for Manchester City in the FA Cup final, assured that he has not yet decided his future.
The German, whose contract ends in June, has been linked to various clubs, including Barcelona, since it is free to negotiate with any team outside the British Isles since January.
“I don’t need these kinds of days to appreciate and feel how special this club is,” Gundogan said after handing City their seventh FA Cup. “I know that and that’s why I’ve been here for seven years.”
Regarding his future, Gundogan did not clear up any unknowns, having the Champions League final just one week away.
“I haven’t decided anything, we’ll see what happens”, assured the German on the British BBC.
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach, confirmed this Saturday that Txiki Begiristain is working on the renewal of Ilkay Gundogan and that they expect the German to accept.
Gundogan, who scored both City goals in the FA Cup final on Saturday, ends his contract in June and, if he does not renew, he would be free to sign for any club he wants, including Barcelona, which has been very interested in him. player.
Guardiola at a press conference confirmed that there are talks to extend the midfielder’s agreement and he hopes they will achieve it,
“Txiki is working on it. I hope he succeeds,” Guardiola said.
Gundogan and his possible destinations
Ilkay Gundogan arrived at City in 2016 after playing for Jürgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund. After seven seasons, the German midfielder could take a new course. Presumably, the FC Barcelona is one of the big interested in signing it.
Recently, City are close to signing Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea who plays in the same position as the German.so it could be the replacement in case he decides to go to another club.
During his time in England’s first division, Gundogan has won 5 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, 2 League Cups and 2 Community Shields. ANDNext Saturday he will be able to expand his record if he defeats Chelsea in the Champions League final.
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