Gundogan seeks Barcelona departure after squad omission, Mourinho keen on Fenerbahce transfer

Ilkay Gundogan has requested to leave Barcelona before the transfer window closes.

Ilkay Gundogan Wants To Leave Barcelona With Fenerbahce Interest
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According to Sport, Ilkay Gundogan has expressed his intention to leave Barcelona before the summer transfer window closes. The Germany international was notably omitted from the squad for Barcelona’s La Liga opener against Valencia.

At 33, Gundogan has drawn interest from Turkey, although no formal offers have been made yet. Galatasaray is reportedly interested, and Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is prepared to do whatever it takes to secure his transfer. Additionally, Saudi Arabian clubs are said to be keeping an eye on the situation.

Gundogan joined Barcelona from Manchester City in 2023 on a two-year contract, so the club must decide his future soon. According to the report, Barcelona is unlikely to block his departure if an acceptable offer comes in.

Given his exclusion from the Valencia match, it seems likely that Gundogan has played his final game for Barcelona. He will now hope to secure a new opportunity before the transfer window closes.

İlkay Gündoğan

İlkay Gündoğan

Forwarder, Midfielder

GermanyGermany

Age: 34

180 cm

80 kg

His team is currently 2nd in La Liga. In the last match FC Barcelona won 2-1 against Valencia. The next match in La Liga will be against Athletic Club.

FC Barcelona performance and stats

FC Barcelona

Manager: Hans-Dieter Flick
Rank 2nd
Win 1
Draw 0
Loss 0
Goals 2-1
Diff 1
Top 3 Scorers
This season

FC Barcelona is currently 2nd in the La Liga with 3 points.

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 2 goals and conceding 1.​

FC Barcelona will play the next match in La Liga against Athletic Club on Saturday 24th of August in Barcelona.​

Fenerbahçe performance and stats

Fenerbahçe

Manager: José Mourinho
Rank 2nd
Win 1
Draw 1
Loss 0
Goals 3-2
Diff 1
This season

Fenerbahçe is currently 2nd in the Super Lig with 4 points.

In the last 2 games, it has won once and drawn once. In its last match, Fenerbahçe drawn 2-2 against Göztepe.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 3 goals and conceding 2.​

Fenerbahçe will play the next match in Super Lig against Rizespor on Sunday 25th of August in Rize.​