Ilkay Gundogan, the captain of Manchester City, has been acquired by Barcelona as their second free transfer of the summer, according to Victor Malo of Culemania. This comes after it was revealed that Inigo Martinez had signed a two-year contract to join Barcelona in the summer.
This development comes after Gundogan's agent was seen yesterday night having a meeting with director Mateu Alemany at the Barça offices.
A top target for Barcelona going into the summer transfer window is Gundogan. After seven great years at Manchester City, the 32-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the current campaign and appears set to leave the club.
The German international has been a target for Barça for some time. He was excellent during City's UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich earlier this week, which is thought to have increased their resolve to sign him.
And now it is asserted that the two parties have reached an agreement over a summer move and that everything is ready to go.
According to the source, the former Borussia Dortmund star is a fan of Barcelona and would accept a pay reduction to join the team.
Along with Victor Malo, AS journalist Javi Miguel also claimed that Gundogan's signing was almost complete (via Barça Times). The midfielder accepted Barcelona's offer.
While Gundogan and Martinez may have reached an agreement, according to Victor Malo, neither transaction will be formally disclosed until the completion of the current campaign. In reality, the FFP situation may result in more delays.
Barcelona appears to have made another free transfer signing for the summer as of right now, while confirmation from additional sources is expected.
Given his leadership qualities, adaptability, and experience, Gundogan has the potential to be a strong short-term addition for Xavi and company.
Ilkay Gundogan, a midfielder for Man City, is now anticipated to join Barcelona this summer on a free transfer, according to sources speaking with Football Insider.
At the conclusion of the current campaign, the 32-year-old's contract expires, and the Spanish heavyweights are getting more and more optimistic that they can entice him to Nou Camp in the summer.
According to reports, City has extended Gundogan a new contract to keep him with the team, but negotiations have stalled and a switch to La Liga now seems probable.
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