'GUNDO' WANTS TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN HIS CAREER
The surprising factor that would have motivated Gündogan's return to Manchester City
Published:28/08/2024 - 18:02h
Updated:28/08/2024 - 23:44h
Ilkay Gündogan is said to have a dual intention with his return to Manchester City. The German midfielder not only wants to continue learning from his coach, Pep Guardiola, on the field of play, but also off it
Ilkay Gündogan's return to Manchester City was one of the big surprises of the summer. The German midfielder decided to leave FC Barcelona after one season to return to the club where he spent seven incredible seasons. At the Etihad Stadium, the former German international has won everything, but his return is not only due to his desire to be a protagonist again.
And the fact is that 'Gundo' would like to become an assistant to his coach, Pep Guardiola. The experienced player would like to start on the bench and being able to do so alongside the Catalan inspires him even more. In fact, according to information from German media, he is already getting his coaching license so that when he decides to hang up his boots, he can continue on the field, but in another role. If this is the case, there is no doubt that he will have the best teacher in the world of football at his side to achieve this goal.
Gündogan spoke about his departure from Barcelona
At 33 years old, Gündogan closed his time at Barça in the best possible way and only has good things to say about the club, its fans and the German coach. In an interview with the newspaper 'Bild', the German spoke about his return to the Premier League: "The fact that Pep was so positive from the beginning and wanted me back was enough, I also had other offers, but none of them interested me," he confessed.
The midfielder was always clear that if he left Barcelona it would be to return to Manchester City. However, he did not want to go into details of his farewell to the team managed by Joan Laporta. "I do not think it is appropriate as a player to judge these things in detail. The only thing I can say is that I sincerely hope that Barça regains its calm and with it success; the fans, above all, deserve it. The start with two games and two wins has already been successful. I will cross my fingers from Manchester that it continues like this," said the German before the match against Rayo. Without a doubt, a player who earned the respect of all the culés fans and, who knows, if his plans to become a coach prosper, perhaps in the future he can to join the club, but this time to sit on the bench.
