Ilkay Gundogan - Done Deal

[Bluemoon115]

I've always been negative when posters have suggested bringing him back, because he chose to leave. he broke my heart.

But fuck it, I am ready to get hurt again. Bring the boy home!

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Depends what his aims are. To play every week, it ain’t happening. He’s had a year of that though and might be happy to be squad player for the smell of silverware again.

Gundo wants to be a coach. He will be fantastic with the younger players. I’m sure he will be happy with a squad role. Players like him are thin on the ground. We need cover for Phil, Kev, Bernie, even Bobb till Christmas. Gundo would get plenty of games.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

 

[Ric]

Assumed this would get shot down fairly quickly, but it does now feel like it could actually be happening. Would be a great short term solution for us. Even better if we send Cancelo the other way permanently.

 

[Coatigan]

Nobody started a poll yet?

 

[Chopper2115]

Gundo back and the net spend trophy!

God I love my club

 

[Kippaxpete]

Lilli, Marcesca, Arteta etc. werent players under Pep before going into coaching...



Cole Palmer did fuck all for Man City despite being surrounded with 'mentors' like Gundogan. It wasn't until he got consistent amount of playing time that Cole Palmer became the player he is now. The same is true for Phil Foden.



Not a high bar tbh.



Nunes wouldn't be anywhere near in a UCL semi-final game like Kalvin Phillips was.



A young player needs playing time for improvement and increase his value for the club. The idea of being 'role model' is overrated.



Gundogan can become an assistent immediately after his retirement as professional footballer if he wishes so. It doesn’t justify him taking up a squad spot.




Yes since Gundogan's contract expires in 2026

Just my gut feeling but I detect some resistance from you regarding a move to bring Gundogan back.

 

[The Viking]

Gundo wants to be a coach. He will be fantastic with the younger players. I’m sure he will be happy with a squad role. Players like him are thin on the ground. We need cover for Phil, Kev, Bernie, even Bobb till Christmas. Gundo would get plenty of games.

1) Gundo can retire now to become a part of Pep's coaching staff if he wants it badly enough...

2) After what happened with Cole Palmer, we shouldn't bring in an almost 34 year old dude that will limit playing time for younger players.

3) Gundogan earns €20m yearly at Barca. I seriously doubt he accepts a massive pay cut to join us, even if it's only for a year.

Barça: las claves del sobrevenido caso Gündogan

El centrocampista alemán no quiere ser un problema y explora vías para abandonar el club antes del cierre del mercado

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[GX Blue]

This is actually happening isn't it!!

 

[RayCTID]

Same with Leroy Sane he has had his time.