23rd August, 2024
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
After just one season with the club, Ilkay Gundogan has announced departure from Barcelona, saying he gave his best for the club during his stay.
Gundogan, in a post on X on Friday said he came to Barcelona to face a new, exciting challenge and was ready for it.
According to him, he had given everything to fight for the team and the club the best possible way in a difficult season and was looking forward to helping his teammates in the new campaign.
He said he is leaving the club in a difficult situation, saying that if his departure could help the club financially, it made him a bit sad.
Gundogan wrote: “Dear culers, after just one year it’s already time to say goodbye. I came here to face a new, exciting challenge, and I was ready for it. I have given everything to fight for the team and the club the best possible way in a difficult season and I was looking forward to helping my teammates in the new campaign.
“Now I am leaving in a difficult situation, but if my departure can help the club financially, it makes me a bit less sad.
Nevertheless, it’s been a time with incredible experiences and ups and downs – I always wanted to play at Barça, and I am very grateful for a memory and experience that I will remember for my life.
“I wish you the best for the season and for the future. The fans deserve to get this big club back to the world’s best.”
The German Captain is thought to be eyeing a return to Manchester City where he had won several laurels.
