Barcelona make registration promise to Gundogan, expecting an answer soon

Barcelona have been working hard to get the signing of Ilkay Gundogan over the line for a while now, but are yet to taste success in their endeavours.

The 32-year-old will be a free agent this summer as his contract with Manchester City expires on June 30. And the Blaugrana have made him their utmost priority, especially after missing out on the capture of Lionel Messi.

Gundogan is understood to be attracted to the possibility of a transfer to Barcelona. However, his agent is seeking assurances over the veteran midfielder’s successful registration.

It has resulted in delays in his decision, but a fresh report from SPORT is claiming that Barcelona have promised Gundogan that they will manage to register him without any troubles if he signs for the club in the summer.

The Blaugrana had sent in a three-year contract offer to Gundogan. And as per reports from earlier today, they tabled an improved proposal to the midfielder in order to convince him to snub the renewal offer at Man City and move to Catalonia.

On top of that, the La Liga champions have provided assurances to Gundogan that there will be no problems with his registration.

If needed, the club board itself will pay out of their pockets as guarantee to ensure his registration, like they had done with Jules Kounde last year.

As such, Barcelona are now expecting an answer from Gundogan soon and are optimistic about signing him. The midfielder was willing to accept the terms offered subject to guarantees over registration, which the club have now provided him.

The German international is understood to be in regular contact with manager Xavi Hernandez and has been told that he will have an important role in the side, ensuring that he has no doubts regarding the sporting side of things.

What now remains to be seen is whether the assurances provided by Barcelona are enough to convince Gundogan to sign with them.