Is a homecoming for a City legend on the verge of completion? | OneFootball

One of the biggest stories this week has the potential return of Manchester City legend Ilkay Gundogan to the club. Reports emerged earlier this week that Barcelona were set to part ways with the German international. As such City’s hunt for another midfielder may have become easier given that the opportunity to sign Gundogan may have fallen in their lap earlier this week. Reports emerged yesterday that a deal for Gundogan may be on the verge of coming together.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided two updates on the potential return of City legend Ilkay Gundogan to the club yesterday. First, he reported via X that Pep Guardiola had given the green light to Gundogan’s return to the club. Furthermore, Romano reported that talks between Manchester City and Ilkay Gundogan’s camp began yesterday.

Secondly, Romano also reported via X that Barcelona are set to let Gundogan depart the club for free. He further reported that talks between Manchester City and the agent of Ilkay Gundogan continued yesterday. Lastly, Romano added that the final decision was set to be made by Ilkay Gundogan over the move.

All signs are pointing to a return of a Manchester City legend to the club.

As it stands currently all signs are pointing to the return of Ilkay Gundogan to Manchester City. While nothing is official until the move is confirmed everything is indicating that City are on the verge of making a crucial addition to their squad.

If the move is completed Gundogan will be a quality addition to Pep Guardiola’s midfield options. The game if Gundogan is already proven to complement what City already have. With Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes and Rodri already as City’s midfield options the champions are well equipped in midfield. The potential addition of Gundogan will further strengthen this department for the champions. Gundogan will add experience, tactical awareness and his considerable technical ability to this area of the pitch.

It is rare that a team finds the perfect player for their system so late in the transfer window. Given that Gundogan has is a proven performer at Manchester City the champions look to be on the verge of adding the perfect player to their squad.

As it stands all signs are pointing to the return of a Manchester City legend to the club. It appears that all that is needed to complete the deal is the official confirmation. Given the speed that the deal has reportedly proceeded at that could only be days away.