There are reports of Gundogan returning to Manchester city as he’s wanted by Pep Guardiola. Who would've thought Gundogan would be leaving Barcelona to return to Manchester City after how many seasons.
Yes, the report stated that Barcelona terminated his contract based on mutual agreement and he is now a fee agent, he can now join any other team for free. The one season spent with them is a memorable one, but I don’t like how he turned back on them when he knows that they are struggling to sign players due to financial constraints. Nevertheless, Manchester City can be his next destination because that’s where he also wants to go.
I don’t know how I feel about his return, but they have used him before and Pep knows exactly what he offers. Exactly same set of players he left in the dressing room last season. For pep, it's plug and play. He understands what the manager wants from him and he doesn't have to take time to fit in and blend in. I think it’s a win win for all parties. Gundogan back in City's midfield strengthens them big time.
Pep is a wise coach, he decided to let players of old age leave the team and he knows how much he missed them because he is yet to find perfect replacement for them especially Gundogan which is why he didn’t say no to his return. Gundogan will not play more than two season before his retirement, or this return can be because he wanted to retire as a legend in the team.