Ilkay Gundogan Seeks Return to Manchester City

Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly seeking a return to Manchester City just a year after joining Barcelona, where he has struggled for game time under new coach Hansi Flick. The 33-year-old midfielder has expressed dissatisfaction with his role at Barcelona and has reportedly requested a transfer back to City, where he was a pivotal player for seven seasons. Despite Barcelona's need to raise funds following the signing of Dani Olmo, Gundogan's future remains uncertain as he has received offers from other leagues, including Turkey and Qatar. City manager Pep Guardiola is open to reuniting with Gundogan, seeing him as a potential reinforcement after recent injuries to key players. However, Flick indicated he expects Gundogan to remain at Barcelona. With a year left on his contract, the situation could evolve quickly as City weighs its options in the transfer market.