Guindoan to part ways with Barça after one year? Al Saad offers ‘three-year deal’

Despite being in his mid-30s, Ilkay Gündoğan is still showing class and could be on his way out of Barcelona just a year after joining the club, according to reports. Qatari club Al Sadd, who previously signed Xavi Hernandez, are reportedly targeting Guindo.

Guendouane is a world-class midfielder from Germany. At 6-foot-2, he is physically imposing and is characterized by a high level of activity, a wide range of movement, and a contribution to the offense based on hard work. He is influential in the middle of the park thanks to his good technique and ability to break away from pressure, and his football intelligence and flair make him tactically versatile.

After stints at Schalke and Bochum, he broke through at Dortmund. After joining in the 2011-12 season, he was given a fair amount of playing time, making 36 appearances, including cup competitions, and successfully settled in, scoring four goals and providing four assists. He then became a regular starter and was part of the team’s golden era under Jürgen Klopp.

Then, in 2016-17, Pep Guardiola took notice of his progress and made him his first signing since his arrival at Manchester City. After Klopp, Guindoan joined Guardiola. His first year at City was a bit of a struggle. Injuries kept him out of the starting lineup and he only managed five goals and two assists in 16 games, including cup competitions.

But since then, he has consistently been at the top of his game and has become an integral part of City’s midfield, especially in the 2022-23 season, when he 파워볼실시간 won it all. As City’s captain, Guindo won the English Premier League (EPL), the English Football Association Cup (FA Cup), and the UCL, completing the triple. It was the icing on the cake before he left for Barcelona.

And off to Barcelona he went. City wanted to re-sign Guendouane, but negotiations stalled due to differences of opinion. Arsenal and Barcelona approached him and he chose Barcelona.

His first season in Spain was also one of his best. Although Barcelona finished as runners-up, Guindoan scored five goals and provided nine assists in 36 league games, setting a new single-season record for most assists by an individual.

He has no problem staying with Barcelona. His former coach at the German national team, Hanji Flick, has arrived in Barcelona, and he’s preparing for the new season with Guindoan at the center of his plans. But there was a twist. Qatar’s Al Saad came calling.

“Guindoan is on vacation after Euro 2024, and Flick is looking forward to his return,” Spain’s TV3 reported. However, Flick’s plans could be in trouble. Guindoan has received a three-year contract offer from Al Sadd, and he is considering his response. Gündoğan may ask Al Sadd for an improved offer,” the report said.