Manchester City News
By Tom Procter
Published on 2024-08-22 17:30:00
Manchester City have made the surprising move to bring Ilkay Gundogan back to the club as their second signing of the summer. The German midfielder had initially wanted to stay at Barcelona but was offloaded to free up their wage bill. Despite interest from other clubs, Gundogan chose to return to City, where he will sign a one-year deal with the option for a second year. The move has surprised many, including pundit Shaka Hislop, who expected the club to sign a younger midfielder.
Gundogan’s return to City makes sense in terms of his familiarity with the club, manager, players, and system. Despite being 33 years old, he is still playing at a high level and will provide quality, cover, and leadership to the team. While City may have initially wanted to sign a younger player, the opportunity to bring Gundogan back arose, allowing them to delay their plans for a younger midfielder until next summer. Overall, the move has been well-received by City fans and is seen as a positive addition to the squad.
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