According to the latest news from Spanish media, La Liga giants Barcelona are considering selling German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan to a Qatari club. This move aims to optimize the club’s salary structure and accumulate funds for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Spanish television channel TV3 revealed that Barcelona’s management is ready to sell the German international to a Qatari team. Another Spanish media outlet, Mundo Deportivo, confirmed that Al Sadd Club from Qatar has made a lucrative offer to Gundogan. The club is now working to persuade the midfielder to accept the transfer proposal. If Gundogan agrees to the transfer, he will sign a lucrative three-year contract with the Qatari club.
Despite this, Gundogan is not in a hurry to leave Barcelona. His contract with the club runs until June 2025. He is also quite happy with Barcelona’s warm climate and relaxed lifestyle, which makes him less eager to make a decision.
Barcelona is encouraging Gundogan’s departure because they need to raise funds to pay the release clause for Nico Williams, which amounts to €58 million. At the age of 33, Gundogan earns a net salary of €9 million at Camp Nou. Considering his performance in the 2023/24 season has not met expectations, the club believes now is the right time to sell him, generating transfer fees and freeing up salary space.
Barcelona’s operation is not only about adjusting the club’s financial situation but also a crucial decision for the team’s future development strategy. Gundogan’s departure will depend on his personal wishes and the progress of negotiations with Al Sadd Club.
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