Man City confirm Gundogan to join Barca on free

Manchester City have confirmed captain Ilkay Gundogan will leave the club and join Barcelona on a free transfer.

The Germany midfielder, whose contract with City expires at the end of June, said it had been a "total privilege and pleasure" to play for the club.

"Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family at City," Gundogan added in a statement.

Gundogan, 32, played 51 games in 2022-23, scoring 11 goals, as he played a key role in City winning the Treble.

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