According to a new report from Radio Celtic, Manchester City and Gündoğan's return to the club is rapidly progressing, with Gündoğan's agent having traveled to Manchester himself to hold in-depth negotiations with the club over the details of the transfer. The development stems from the fact that Gündoğan's future at Barcelona has become increasingly uncertain, as he has been placed on Barca's purge list and faces the reality of being pushed by the club to leave the club.
Gündoğan started actively looking for a new outlet after realizing his situation at Barcelona. Although he had hoped to continue playing for Barcelona this season, the club's salary space and transfer strategy forced him to consider other options. Under these circumstances, Gündoğan saw a return to Manchester City as his preferred target and personally contacted City manager Pep Guardiola to express his will and determination.
Guardiola is open to the return of Gündoğan, with the pair having built a deep understanding and trust in their past work together. Gündoğan spent the glory days of his career at Manchester City and has a deep affection for the team. Therefore, when Gündoğan made a request for his return, Guardiola quickly gave a positive response and pushed forward the transfer negotiations.
However, Manchester City's stance is also very clear: while they are interested in Gündogan, they are not willing to pay any transfer fee. This stance was echoed by Barcelona's willingness to offer Gündogan a free transfer, making the deal more financially viable. Gündoğan has also promised Barça that he will cooperate with the club's cleaning program to ensure that he is able to leave the club and join Manchester City.
Gündoğan's agent is travelling to Manchester with the aim of finalizing the details of the transfer contract. The two sides will have in-depth discussions on key issues such as the player's salary, the duration of his contract and his role in the team. If all goes well, Gündoğan is expected to return to Manchester City in the near future to continue his career.
For Gündoğan personally, this return not only means that he will rejoin a familiar team and environment, but also means that he will have the opportunity to continue to show his strength and value at Manchester City. For City, Gündoğan's return will also add an important strength and experience to the team's midfield, which will help the team achieve better results in the new season.
