Gundogan contract situation

[dublinblue12]

Immense in the previous 2 title wins, bizarrely slagged off for a lot of his time here, be a big loss and it means the reliance on KDB becomes greater, hopefully we dont lose Bernie.

 

[worsleyweb]

Is he not in the squad for weekend? Why fly to Madrid?

 

[FantasyIreland]

I was under the impression no one on here reads the DM.....

Anyway,the time is right so its a good decision.

After a shaky start he grew into one of our most consistent and reliable players,he was the jam in our roll.

Wish him all the best,a model pro.

 

[Barcon]

Is he not in the squad for weekend? Why fly to Madrid?

Look for a job?

 

[deano ou812]

Someone coming in to replace him or someone being promoted from the youth squad ?

 

[SCEtoAUX]

His free-kick against Brighton on the last day of the season will be my abiding memory of Gundo. Wish him the best for the future.

Yeah, when that went in we won the title. Made it 3-1 didn't it?

 

[Jazzyblue]

Very underrated player who I've loved to watch in midfield. He'll def make a fine coach.

 

[yerwot?]

The time is right, plenty of years ahead of him on the continent as a playmaker/m/f'er making transitions. Moving away from the relentless pace of the prem is set to occur earlier than ever, imo.
Wish him all the best.

 

[whp.blue]

Been a good servant but his lack of pace has really shown up this season. Hope he gets a good move for himself.

 

[waspish]

He has been outstanding for us think it’s the right time for him to move on! Would like to see McTee being giving game time next season he plays a bit like gundogan.

 

[ancoats]

Question is how much are we going to get for him ? And let's hope it's not for pogba

 

[mac]

Gutted

 

[Dr Quincy]

Absolutely love Gundog. His football intelligence and technical ability are amongst the very best in the game - an extra yard of pace and he’d have been up there with the greats.

He did as much as and possibly more than anyone to lead us to the title in 2019 and his amazing goal scoring 20/21 season alerted the know nothing pundit world to his talents.

 

[Goater=Legend]

Hes been brilliant for us, a huge loss in midfield.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Someone coming in to replace him or someone being promoted from the youth squad ?

Haha,are you new around here?

 

[The Pandorica Opened]

As I said in the other thread, a pure class individual in every way, and will be missed for sure. His control, silkiness, and finishing were all exemplary when we needed them to be. A stalwart part of our greatest-ever period.

This absolutely necessitates the need for a CDM, then. And probably an 8, too.

My worry is that all the focus on rebuilding the midfield will mean we lose the track of signing a RB, too. To fully complete this squad, it will need to look something like this, for me:

Ederson / Steffen
Walker / New RB - Laporte / Ake - Dias / Stones - Cancelo / Zinny
Rodri / New CDM
KDB / New 8 - Bernardo / Grealish
Mahrez / Sterling - Haaland / Alvarez - Foden / Grealish

If the club feels Nunes can do the job of both back-up CDM and a general 8, then I trust them. But I think ideally we would flex our muscles and spend enough to cover all the positions properly. Walker isn't getting any younger, as well.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Has been a fantastic servant of the club and I will be sorry to see him go. He may choose to play out his contract but I can imagine he will be courted by some top teams offering him more playing time than we can promise. Will leave with our thanks for some priceless memories. Always came over well and seems one of the most descent of footballers. A credit to himself and the club.

 

[Cricket Blue]

Very sad he's been a great player for us.
But odd that the report says he's flown to Madrid?
I hope he's part of Sunday's squad

 

[plebhead8]

Will be missed, especially with him saying he'd like to retire here- it's a shame he likely won't get a proper send off but hopefully he'll return as a coach after he's done playing

 

[Norbert D]

Wow didn’t expect this. Gundo will always be a blue, wish him well wherever he goes next. Top player and seems like a thoroughly decent bloke.