Manchester City has bid farewell to influential midfielder Ilkay Gündogan, who has joined Barcelona on a free transfer. Despite City’s efforts to retain the 32-year-old captain, Gündogan opted for a two-year contract with Barcelona, with a potential extension for another year.

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City had offered him a one-year deal with an option for an additional year, but his wage demands and Barcelona’s three-year offer led to his departure.

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City has a history of allowing players over 30 to leave when the timing is right, as seen with Yaya Touré, Sergio Agüero, Fernandinho, and Pablo Zabaleta. In response, City swiftly signed Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea for £25m plus £5m in add-ons to bolster their midfield options.

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