Gündogan? Tell him to go to Man City...'Shock hair loss after a six-year commitment'→'Including the release list' brings in the student, the master's dream plan

Aug 25, 2024

Gündogan? Tell him to go to Man City...'Shock hair loss after a six-year commitment'→'Including the release list' brings in the student, the master's dream plan
Gündogan? Tell him to go to Man City...'Shock hair loss after a six-year commitment'→'Including the release list' brings in the student, the master's dream plan
AFP Yonhap News
Han Ji Flick, Barcelona coach, had a plan. It was no mistake to send Ilkay Gündogan to Manchester City.

France's Foot Mercato reported on the 25th (Korean time) 'Flick has already found a replacement for Guendoan.

Barcelona recently let Guendoan go. After joining Manchester City in 2016, Gündogan joined Barcelona on a free contract at the end of the 2022-2023 season. Barcelona also played in 51 games last season with five goals and nine assists, taking charge of the team's midfield.

However, Gündogan's situation has changed with Flick taking over ahead of this season. Flick, who wanted a young, energetic team, left Guendoan out of the team's plan, and was unable to make Guendoan's place for freshman enrollment. In the end, Gündogan headed to Manchester City, where he reached out to him again, and Barcelona created a gap in the midfield.

Criticism poured in over Barcelona's decision after Gündogan's transfer. But Flick had a reason to send Guendoan. He wants to fill the position by recruiting his old student.

Gündogan? Tell him to go to Man City...'Shock hair loss after a six-year commitment'→'Including the release list' brings in the student, the master's dream plan
AFP Yonhap News
Foot Mercato wants Goretzka's return. He has requested a replacement for Gündogan and wants to reclaim his Bayern Munich student Goretzka. Goretzka is no longer in Bangsang Kompany's plans. Bayern made it clear they would let him go. It will require a transfer fee of around 30 million euros ($44 billion)."

Goretzka has been a key Bayern midfielder since joining Bayern after leaving Schalke 04 in 2018. Until last season, Goretzka was considered one of the world's leading midfielders, taking charge of Bayern's midfield with Joshua Kimihi.

However, with Tuchel's departure and Bangsang Kompany's appointment, Goretzka's position was shaken. Kompany and Bayern have ruled Goretzka out of the season's plans. Goretzka has already been notified of this during the pre-season on the Korean tour, and Goretzka was excluded from the DFB Pokal match, which was the first game of the season, despite his fine physical condition.

For Koretska, it is bound to be embarrassing. This is because he was suddenly listed on the release list from a position where he had been a built-in main player. Goretzka also caused fans to feel sorry for the controversy over hair loss during his six years of dedication at Bayern. Fortunately, Flick and Barcelona, who watched his situation, showed interest in recruiting, allowing him, who was abandoned by Bayern, to have a chance to play again.

The problem is the annual salary. Foot Mercato should reduce his greed for salary when moving to Barcelona, as Goretzka is receiving an annual salary of 15 million euros (about 22 billion won) from Bayern. It is not yet clear whether he will take a pay cut for playing time.





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