Ilkay Gundogan has requested to depart Barcelona this summer time, a report in Spain has claimed.
The 33-year-old, who joined on a free switch from Manchester Metropolis in 2023, has seen his future within the headlines on quite a lot of events this summer time amid reviews of curiosity from Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Gundogan loved a formidable debut season however, in keeping with SPORT, behind-the-scenes tensions have led the midfielder to submit a switch request after simply 12 months.
It’s claimed that Gundogan has already communicated his need to depart Barcelona to supervisor Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco as he seeks a departure earlier than the switch window shuts on August 30.
There was no official response from Barcelona, though the assumption is the La Liga facet can be open to cashing in and eradicating Gundogan’s wage from their books.
Curiously, Gundogan has been omitted of the Barcelona squad to face Valencia in Saturday’s season-opener.
Barcelona insisted that Gundogan’s absence is harm associated after the veteran midfielder suffered a head harm throughout their Joan Gamper Trophy defeat to Monaco final day out.
The arrival of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig has boosted Barcelona’s midfield choices this summer time and, with younger Marc Casado additionally catching the attention in pre-season, the assumption is that Barca can be ready to half methods with Gundogan for the correct worth.
Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are each believed to be eager on Gundogan, who additionally has curiosity from the Center East.
