Man City midfielder issues update on future amid Barcelona links: “Nothing decided yet”

As rumours of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan joining Barcelona in the summer continue to gather pace, the midfielder has come out and provided an update on his future beyond the current season.

Gundogan has been at Manchester City for almost seven years now, having arrived at the club from Borussia Dortmund in 2016. However, the 32-year-old club captain’s contract expires at the end of the season, leading to speculations over his future.

Barcelona, for their part, have made it a mission to sign Gundogan in the summer as they seek quality reinforcements in midfield. Given the financial situation, free transfers are their best bet, making the German international a viable target.

Recent reports have gone as far as suggesting that Barça will be offering a two-year contract worth €6 million per season (net) to Gundogan, with the midfielder reportedly willing to reduce his salary to help the Catalans.

However, the midfielder has come out and stated that there are talks in the background ongoing, but nothing is decided as of yet with regard to his future.

Speaking at a press conference (h/t Manchester Evening News), Gundogan said: “There are talks in the background. That’s normal with just a couple of months left but without going too much into detail there is nothing decided yet from my side or the club’s side so the talks are continuing.

“If there’s a decision, you guys will be the first ones to know.”

Barcelona have suffered from a lack of quality and creative output from midfield in the absence of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. They are hoping to address that with the signing of Gundogan, who, in addition, can also provide cover in the pivot position in midfield.

Despite the midfielder stating that nothing has been decided yet, Barcelona are understood to be increasingly confident of signing the veteran star in the summer.