The date on which Gündogan told Guardiola that he was going to Barça

Ilkay Gundogan Already is player of the FC Barcelona afterwards that the Barcelona team have announced the signing of the German footballer during the morning of this Monday. At the same time Ee German midfield player also took advantage of to have his welcome to the team culé, but of equal way left his respective goodbye to the Manchester City, including how and when confirmed him to Pep Guardiola that finally had decided not renewing his agreement.

Less than a month after raising the Champions League, being the captain of the míster Catalan, Gündo revealed from his letter in 'The Players' Tribune' that "one of the most difficult calls that had to do was to Pep, saying him that went me. All what could do was to say thank you the past Monday. No only by this season, or by all the trophies, but for bringing me here", explained the German.

A relation of respect and admiration in the City

And it is that the mediocampista was in fact the first signing that Guardiola made when it arrived to the English entity does already 7 seasons, by what did not doubt in having words of gratitude to the Spanish technician. "Have been able to play and learn of him during so much time has been something that never will forget", said. "Once (Pep) said me: 'Ojalá could play with 11 midfield players. All you can see the game five steps forward'", ensured also in his letter of farewell.

In fact, Gündogan wanted to remember his arrival to the City and how him 'took care' the Catalan trainer. "Never I will forget when me lesioné the knee at the end of the season with the Dortmund and had to operate me, was so concerned that the City withdrew of the deal. But Pep called me by telephone and said me: 'you do not concern you, it does not change at all. We want you here. We will expect you without mattering how long take'", revealed.

A stage that the Barça expects that it can imitate like culé

The German arrived to the English group in July of 2016 pertinent of the Borussia Dortmund and since has won five Premier Leagues, two FA Cup, four Glasses of the League, two 'Community Shield' and the League of Champions of this course. "I have had the luck to having lived so many unforgettable moments in my time here and have been captain in this so special season has been the best experience of my career", explained also in his farewell.