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.
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.
I will say it is a good thing for Ikay Gundogan to still have the opportunity to come back to Manchester City after he spent one year away at Barcelona. Not all players have the opportunity to play for Pep Guardiola team twice in their career. Gundogan is still playing very well despite his age and he is going to fit in very well for Manchester City. He is not going to be treated as a new comer in the squad, the fans loves him and he did good with Manchester City before he left. One thing I'm just finding confusing right now is that is, will Ikay Gundogan be given back the captain arm band if his move to Manchester City materialize. He left Manchester City a year ago as their captain and now that he is coming back will pep Guardiola still reinstate him as the captain of the team or things will just be the way they are right now?
I don't think so, even I think Ilkay Gundogan will not get many more playing minutes at Manchester City because his quality has declined due to his age and I also still wonder what Pep did to accept Ikay Gundogan's arrival again is the right decision, Ikay Gundogan is not young anymore and Man City should recruit young players for sustainable regeneration for the future, so I think this is not a wise decision.