Ilkay Gundogan re-signs for Manchester City – one year after joining Barcelona

Ilkay Gundogan is once again a Manchester City player after re-signing for the Premier League champions from Barcelona.

Gundogan swapped England for Spain last summer and enjoyed an impressive debut season with Catalan club.

However, Barcelona decided to part with Gundogan after struggling to register new signing Dani Olmo due to the club’s financial issues.

Gundogan was one of the club’s highest earners and his departure on a free transfer will help Barcelona comply with LaLiga spending restrictions.

The 33-year-old has signed an initial one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months at City and can’t wait to get restarted at a club where he has won 14 trophies in his first spell, scoring 60 goals in 304 appearances.

Ilkay Gundogan ‘cannot wait to wear the City shirt again’

‘My seven years at Manchester City were a time of pure contentment for me, both on and off the pitch,’ said Gundogan.

‘Everyone knows the respect I have for Pep [Guardiola] – he is the best manager in the world and working with him every day makes you a better player.

‘Honestly, I cannot wait to wear the City shirt again.’