In a recent interview with Picture Post, Gündoğan opened up about his experience of leaving Barcelona and returning to Manchester City this summer. His words were filled with gratitude for the past, fulfillment for the present, and anticipation for the future.
On his return to Manchester City, Gündoğan said, "Guardiola has been positive from the beginning, he wants me to return and that's enough. I had other offers too, but none of them interested me. If I leave Barcelona, I will return to Manchester City, which I made clear very quickly." Gündoğan's words reveal a deep emotional attachment to City and Guardiola, as well as his strong determination to continue his career at City in the future.
On the question of whether his departure from Barcelona made room for the club's wages, Gündogan was cautious and respectful. "As a player, I don't think it's appropriate for me to judge these things in detail." He said, "The only thing I can say is that I sincerely hope that Barcelona regains its calm and succeeds, especially their fans, who deserve it all." Gündoğan's response shows his respect for Barça and his concern for the fans, as well as his best wishes for their future.
When asked if he felt he was no longer needed by German national team boss Frick, Gündoğan replied in the negative. "No, I don't feel that Frick no longer needs me." He explained, "We talk a lot about soccer and maintain a good relationship. I am very grateful to him for appointing me as captain of the German national team in such difficult circumstances." At the same time, he also mentioned that the media and what was going on around him caused a big stir, so he chose to respect all parties involved at the club and did not want to discuss the matter too much. Gündoğan's response shows his humility and professionalism, as well as his gratitude to Furyk and the German national team.
In addition, Gündoğan revealed the situation of the apartment he still keeps in Manchester. "I'm back there and I've felt very comfortable there for many years, so there's no reason to change anything." He smiled and said, "Yes, I'll probably be Guardiola's neighbor again (laughs)." The light-hearted conversation not only shows Gündoğan's familiarity and love for Manchester, but also gives a sense of his joy and anticipation at the prospect of joining forces with Guardiola again.
