Ilkay Gundogan, FC Barcelona's newest signing, explains why he left Manchester City after the Blues won the historic triple last season. After his contract with the English club expired on June 30, Gundogan decided to join the Spanish Giants on a free transfer. He stated that he is thrilled to join Barcelona's youthful squad and hopes to help players like Gavi, Pedri, and Ansu Fati realise their full potential.
"It's a dream come true," Gundogan remarked after arriving in Barcelona, according to Goal.com. I recall watching Barcelona as a child under Pep and (Frank) Rijkaard, and I've followed the club for practically all of its seasons since then. Obviously, I've been here before.His most memorable Blues performance came in the final game of the 2021/22 Premier League season. He came off the bench and scored a thrilling late brace to turn around a 2-0 deficit and claim the Premier League title with a 3-2 win over Aston Villa. He replicated a similar performance in the 2023 FA Cup final, scoring twice to assist City defeat Manchester United 2-1. His stunning volley in 12 seconds marked the quickest goal in FA Cup final history.
The German won five Premier League crowns, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and a Champions League trophy during his time at Chelsea. (ANI)
(This story has not been published.)Somerset held their nerve to defeat Essex in the Vitality T20 Blast final on Saturday, ending an 18-year wait for a second T20 crown. Somerset had a strong showing throughout the competition, winning 14 of their 16 games before facing Essex in the final.
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry stormed through Essex with a sensational spell of 4/24 while defending a score of 145. His period was essential in determining the game's outcome, as the pacer ended Daniel Sams' courageous attempts to win the match on his alone, thanks to a flying, one-handed grab from Tom Kohler-Cadmore. Essex has been the most prolific powerplay scoring team.
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