Through Diario SPORT, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan spoke about his choice of Barcelona in the summer of 2023.

The German’s experience is considered invaluable to Barcelona throughout this season.

However, Gundogan’s fate could have ended in a very different way when the veteran midfielder was also contacted by Man City to extend his contract. But in the end he chose to move to Camp Nou.

Gundogan has great love for Barca.

In a recent interview, Gundogan gave two reasons that motivated him to move to Barcelona, ​​one of which was his deep love for the club.

Gundogan said: “Barca has always been my dream club since I was little. I love watching the way they play, it influenced me when I was young and as a teenager.

The remaining reason is coach Xavi Hernandez. He actually contacted me very early last season so we kept talking.

He clearly showed appreciation for me and told me what he expected of me. All this convinced me to join Barca.”