Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.
Ilkay Gundogan will be a free agent in the summer, and he is yet to sign an extension with Manchester City. There have been rumours that the 32-year-old could look to move to Barcelona in the summer. However, a report from The Times claims that he is now expected to sign a new contract and stay at Manchester City.
The German international has been a key player for Pep Guardiola since his move to Manchester City. And his departure would have been a major blow for them. The Premier League champions will be delighted that Gundogan is ready to commit his future to the club.
Despite being in his thirties, he has been one of the first names on the team sheet for Manchester City, and he has been crucial to their domestic success in recent seasons. The German will be hoping to help his side win the UEFA Champions League this time around.
Manchester City have managed to reach the finals of the UEFA Champions League and they will take on Inter Milan in Istanbul. Gundogan was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, and he could have been a quality acquisition for the Spanish giants, especially on a free transfer.
Barcelona are losing a key player in Sergio Busquets, and they could have used an experienced central midfielder like Gundogan. The German international is an important member of the Manchester City first team. So it is no surprise that he has chosen to continue at the Premier League club.
Manchester City can certainly offer him a more lucrative contract compared to Barcelona. In addition, they are in a better position to challenge for major trophies every season.
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Furthermore, the player is adored by the fans and the manager. There is no reason for him to force a move away from Manchester City. The German midfielder is certainly fit enough to operate at the highest level in the coming seasons, and he will be hoping to help Manchester City win more silverware in the near future.
