After seven unforgettable years at Manchester City, Ilkay Gundogan is ready to move on. The Germany international is joining Barcelona, where Xavi Hernandez has big plans for him.
Even at 32, Gundogan comes from a fantastic season in England. He was a key contributor in the Sky Bluesâ treble, which is why many teams wanted to sign him before he chose Barca.
Arsenal and Saudi Arabian clubs were reportedly interested in the midfielder, but Barcelona managed to win the race. Of course, the Spanish club had to offer him a lucrative contract.
Ilkay Gundoganâs contract at Barcelona
According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Ilkay Gundogan signed a two-year deal with an option for a further year with FC Barcelona. In addition, he reportedly has a âŹ400 million release clause.
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How much does Ilkay Gundogan make a week?
Spanish outlet CulemanĂa of El Español claims Ilkay Gundoganâs annual salary is âŹ9 million after taxes. That would be nearly âŹ750,000 a month; âŹ187,500 a week; âŹ26,785 a day; âŹ1,116 an hour; âŹ18.60 a minute; or âŹ0.31 a second.
