Man City captain Ilkay Gundogan yet to decide long-term future amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest

Man City captain Ilkay Gundogan yet to decide long-term future amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 20:43 - 11.06.2023

Ilkay Gundogan will be a free agent at the end of the month and he is yet to decide whether to stay at Manchester City or leave the club.

Gundogan captained Manchester City to a Champions League triumph against Inter Milan on Saturday night as the Etihad club completed a historic treble.

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City had previously defeated Manchester United in the FA Cup final, with Gundogan, scoring both goals in a 2-1 win over their fierce rivals. 

Gundogan future undecided

The 32-year-old will be a free agent when his contract expires at the end of June. 

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan

Man City have only offered a one-year extension, while the German midfielder would like a three year deal instead, something Barcelona have reportedly offered. 

Arsenal and Barcelona remain strong admirers withreports from Spain last week going as far as claiming a deal was agreed, something Gundogan's agent denied.

On Saturday night, Gundogan told ESPN: “I haven’t decided my future yet. I am fully focused on celebrating this amazing achievement with my teammates"

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