Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan spent over five years together at Premier League and European champions Manchester City.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has sent an emotional goodbye to his former teammate Ilkay Gundogan.
De Bruyne’s message came after Gundogan completed his transfer to LaLiga champions FC Barcelona.
Barcelona confirmed the signing of German midfielder Gundogan on a free transfer from the European champions, City.
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De Bruyne sends message to Gundogan
The 32-year-old has signed a two-year contract that will see him swap City for Barcelona until the summer of 2025.
With the transfer, Gundogan will play for the Catalans next season, bringing an end to his seven-year successful stint in England.
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Following the confirmation of the transfer, Gundogan’s teammate De Bruyne has written to his former teammate.
The Belgian midfielder admitted that he will miss the German superstar in a message on his social media account.
“More than a teammate! Thank you legend,” De Bruyne stated on the post. “Gonna miss you at this club. But you leave with all the memories together.”
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Man City prepare opening bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice
Manchester City are set to make a bid for Declan Rice this week following the departure of Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona according to reports.
Meanwhile, in a related development, Gundogan’s contract at Barcelona includes an interesting clause.
According to a post by Barcacentre through a Spanish journalist, Gundogan can also leave the Catalans even before kicking a ball at the club.
The German and the club have reportedly agreed to insert a clause in his contract that could allow him to cancel his contract before the close of the current transfer window.
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