Ilkay Gundogan - Done Deal

[halfcenturyup]

His buy out clause is €400m

İlkay Gündoğan joins FC Barcelona

Co-incidentally, the same amount we value Cancelo at ......

 

[It'sBlue93:20]

How many years on the deal do you reckon he gets? 1 or 2.

He probably retires with us.

 

[kippaxwarrior]

I'd love to see Gundo back at City but he shouldn't be made captain

The players will decide who is club captain after the transfer window closes. If Gundogan comes back I would imagine he would certainly be in the mix

 

[Burtonblue]

The more I think about this the less convinced I am it will happen. I think Pep will consider the impact on Foden, Kovecic, Bernardo and Nunez to be too great.

I don’t think so
It’s more likely to help give Rodri a break now and then

 

[halfcenturyup]

Another promising young coach from the Pep production line?

Possibly the promising young coach. I hope this comes off.
There seems a special connection between Guardiola and Gundogan. I am still hoping he can take over the Michels/Cruyff/ Guardiola torch when Guardiola quits club football, but he still needs a few more years around him to get to that level. A relationship like Guardiola had with Cruyff would be great for the club, for English football and football generally. I would hate to see that football legacy perish after Guardiola with fake-Pep disciples who can't hack it.

 

[cityboy2602]

Imagine if you’re Ilkay Gundogan and you look across the dressing room and see Kyle fuckin Walker wearing that armband.

Excuse me? "Kyle fuckin Walker"!!!!! This is not a rag you're talking about. Have some fuckin respect!

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Excuse me? "Kyle fuckin Walker"!!!!! This is not a rag you're talking about. Have some fuckin respect!

He’s been a very good player for us but he’s made a twat of himself over and over again.

A 34 year old grown arse man who acts like some dickhead teenager.

Should be nowhere near the captain’s armband, it makes a mockery of the role.

In my opinion. Which I am entitled to.

 

[Mon Autre]

One of my favourite ever players and id be happy to see him back whilst also accepting he's a little past his peak. He's never been there for his speed or physical attributes. His touch and movement haven't disappeared all of a sudden. He's clearly a great presence around the squad and I'd love to see him move into coaching with us.

That said, I don't think we need to be taken for a ride in making it happen. If it's the case that Barca need to move him (and his salary) on, then similarly to us and Cancelo, they dont get to call the shots. There shouldn't be a massive fee involved and Gundogan might need to accept a bit of a drop in salary.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Excuse me? "Kyle fuckin Walker"!!!!! This is not a rag you're talking about. Have some fuckin respect!

Grow up. Walker, as a person, is a ****.

 

[richards30]

I see Lu Martin has stated we will sign Gundo back but only a free and wont be prepared to pay a fee for him.