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Barcelona Confirm Ilkay Gundogan Signing From Manchester City

lkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract, the Catalan club said Monday. The German midfielder, 32, has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a year's extension and a release clause of 400 million euros ($436 million). "He is bringing his presence, nose for goal and reading of the game which has made him one of the best midfielders of the past decade," said Barcelona in a statement.

Ilkay Gundogan joins Barcelona on free transfer after leaving Manchester City

Ilkay Gundogan has joined Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City, penning a two-year deal at Camp Nou with a release clause of €400m. The Germany international departed the Etihad at the end of his contract after playing a key role in City’s Treble success. Ad Gundogan was reportedly in talks with City about a contract extension before agreeing to join Barca, while Arsenal were also linked with a move.

Wimbledon: Why were Russians and Belarusians banned last year but allowed to compete in 2023?

Russian and Belarusian players were banned from Wimbledon in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine but they will be allowed to compete as neutrals this year after the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) lifted its ban.

Wimbledon 2023: List of expected women's seeds

Iga Swiatek will be the top seed when Wimbledon begins on July 3 but the Pole's unease on grass means defending champion Elena Rybakina will be the one to beat at the Grand Slam while big-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka will also fancy her chances.

Arsenal can turn Kai Havertz into a superstar after Chelsea wasted his talents

When Kai Havertz joined Chelsea in September 2020, it was billed as a transformative signing. Here was a 21-year-old with all the attributes and potential to be a generational superstar; a player who, still in the infancy of his career, scored 18 and 20 goals in his previous two seasons for Bayer Leverkusen operating predominantly as a second striker or No 10.

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Barcelona Confirm Ilkay Gundogan Signing From Manchester City

Ilkay Gundogan joins Barcelona on free transfer after leaving Manchester City

Wimbledon: Why were Russians and Belarusians banned last year but allowed to compete in 2023?

Wimbledon 2023: List of expected women's seeds

Arsenal can turn Kai Havertz into a superstar after Chelsea wasted his talents

Ilkay Gundogan joins Barcelona after 7 years with Man City

Barcelona sign Gundogan on free transfer after Man City exit

Gundogan agrees to join Barcelona on a free transfer