Pep Guardiola Breaks Man City Rule to Re-Sign Ilkay Gundogan
Pep Guardiola has revealed that he broke Manchester City’s usual transfer policy by re-signing 33-year-old Ilkay Gundogan, who returned to the club after a season with Barcelona. City generally avoids signing players over a certain age, but Guardiola made an exception due to Gundogan’s leadership qualities and ability to play multiple positions.
Despite concerns about his age, Gundogan, who won the Treble in his final season with City, returned on a free transfer after Barcelona struggled with their wage bill. “He’s a huge competitor, and we had to try,” Guardiola said.
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Gundogan, who is aiming to help City secure a fifth consecutive Premier League title, had a successful season at Barcelona, contributing five goals and 13 assists. Guardiola praised the German international’s intelligence and versatility, noting that he can play as a midfielder or a false nine.
With his return, Guardiola hopes Gundogan can continue to push the team toward new heights in the upcoming season.
