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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola promises Manchester City will fight Barcelona for Gundogan.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that they will fight to renew the contract of their captain, Ilkay Gundogan, amid Barcelona's interest.
The German midfielder's contract is set to expire at the end of the month and was included in the official Premier League list of players who have been released by clubs.
However, the treble winners are in active negotiations with the Dortmund man and want him to continue next season.
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17:33 - 16.06.2023
Manchester City RELEASE Ilkay Gundogan clearing the way for a move to Barcelona
Premier League winners Manchester City have released captain Ilkay Gundogan after seven seasons at the club.
What Guardiola said
The Manchester City boss was in a press conference at the Emporda golf course in Spain when he was questioned about Barcelona's interest in Gundogan.
His former club are keen on the player, and Guardiola confirms that both parties are in constant contact; however, he said they will fight to ensure they keep their captain.
"We are interested in renewing his contract, and [Barcelona] are also interested," Guardiola said.
"I hope he stays with us. We are still fighting for him to stay with us. He is a player we want to stay, and we will do all we can, but we know Barca want him.
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15:29 - 16.06.2023
Barcelona step up Gundogan chase with improved contract offer
LaLiga giants Barcelona are determined to land Man City captain Ilkay Gundogan and have made a substiantially improved offer.
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12:15 - 19.06.2023
All of you knows where he wants to go - Guardiola plays down Man City links with Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe will not be joining Manchester City in the summer according to Pep Guardiola. The PSG striker has been linked to Real Madrid and the Premier League champions.
"If Barça sign him, they will have a spectacular footballer on their hands. I am aware Xavi has called him a lot. If, in the end, he picks Barca, I will tell him he will enjoy himself."
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