Ilkay Gundogan has penned a heartfelt open letter to Barcelona supporters, shedding light on his unexpected departure from the club.
After just one year, the 33-year-old midfielder has made a comeback to Manchester City, the club he left as a free agent.
In his letter, Gundogan discloses that he was compelled to leave Barcelona due to the club’s financial struggles.
“Now I am leaving in a difficult situation, but if my departure can help the club financially, it makes me a bit less sad.
“Nevertheless, it’s been a time with incredible experiences and ups and downs—I always wanted to play at Barça, and I am very grateful for a memory and experience that I will remember for my life.
“I wish you the best for the season and for the future. The fans deserve to get this big club back to the world’s best,” the letter read in part.
