Gundogan reveals why he rejected Arsenal over Barcelona

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Gundogan reveals why he reject Arsenal over Barcelona

Ilkay Gundogan joined Barcelona on a free transfer last summer after leaving Manchester City, despite interest from Arsenal. Report from ยูฟ่าเบท

German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has revealed. Why he decided to join Barcelona despite offers from Manchester City over a new contract and interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal League too

Last season, the 32-year-old was instrumental in City’s treble winning for the first time in the club’s history. After completing the mission, he was rumored with Mikel Arteta’s team, but ultimately chose to move to Barca without after the contract expire. In which he came out to reveal the reason for choosing to go to Catalan through Bild, a famous media in his hometown that

“I’m straightforward. Many people do not know this. In the end, it’s not about whether there’s one year or two left on the contract. Time isn’t an issue. Manchester City have allowed quite a bit of time to pass before there are really serious, intense negotiations.”

“If this had happened a little earlier. The situation would have been different. Which in the end it would have ended perfectly. It couldn’t have been a better time. Because it was my childhood dream to play for Barcelona.”