The operation is 'heating up'! All the details about Gündogan's departure from FC Barcelona

New horizons are opening up with the possible departure of İlkay Gündoğan. A farewell that, at first glance, seems to be influenced by various factors, both sporting and economic. From a sporting perspective, the midfielder could find himself with little space in Hansi Flick's project, given that in his position there are three high-quality 'playmakers' like Pedri González, Dani Olmo, and Fermín López. Also, the pace set by the style of play that the German coach is looking to implement might not be entirely compatible with 'Gündo's' profile, accustomed to a game where ball distribution is crucial over physical aspects.

This potential departure also responds to quite clear economic reasons. Why? It's simple. Barcelona seems to be convinced that they could fetch a good sum for the midfielder's transfer, estimated between 20 and 30 million euros, which would be of great help to the finances of the azulgrana team, considering that the '22' arrived for free last summer and there is no transfer cost to amortize. In addition, considering his high salary, being the third highest-paid player in the Barcelona squad with around 9 million euros net per season, this potential operation would be positive for both parties.

What does Fabrizio Romano say?

The journalist specialized in transfer matters, Fabrizio Romano, recently asserted that the talented German midfielder is in a position to leave the Barcelona team before the end of this transfer window. However, Romano points out that this is not yet guaranteed, but that the Catalan club is considering options to start negotiations, as they are willing to let him go if he wishes.

In this regard, the Italian journalist, known for his famous "¡Here we go!" when a signing is confirmed, also mentioned that Manchester City has apparently reached out to the Catalan club to explore the option of 'Gündo' returning to the 'Sky Blue' side. Additionally, Barcelona has reportedly received proposals from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and other clubs.

What sparked 'Gündo's' possible desire to leave Barça?

At this point, there is another informative source, such as the 'Diario As', which suggests that Gündogan's possible desire to leave the Barcelona squad is allegedly due to the fact that Hansi Flick communicated a couple of weeks ago to Deco, the Barcelona sporting director, that he did not see the former Borussia Dortmund player in a leading role in the new Barcelona he has in mind, making it clear that he did not see him as a starter. Although this information differs from what the midfielder's close circle believes, who rather think that it is the team that wants to get rid of him and not the German coach, with whom he apparently has a very cordial relationship.

What destinations are on the horizon for the German midfielder?

Clearly, due to his enduring football appeal, numerous reports have emerged about him. The most recent, revealed by the Arabic outlet '365scores arabic', suggests that FC Barcelona could be considering negotiating with Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's team, and company. However, so far, not much more information has been disclosed.

What has sparked many discussions is the renewed interest from Galatasaray in acquiring his services this summer, showing willingness to make an economic effort for him, provided the right conditions for his incorporation are met. This poses a significant dilemma for the German midfielder, who, as mentioned earlier, could also have the option to return to Manchester City, where he would be welcomed by Pep Guardiola and where his arrival would not be frowned upon.

Furthermore, a secondary interest has been noted from clubs like Fenerbahçe and Al-Sadd in Qatar, who have been mentioned but whose proposals apparently have not had a significant impact. In light of this, such attempts at proposals have so far dissipated among the multitude of clubs interested in the Gelsenkirchen 'playmaker'.