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How Guardiola Influenced My Move To Barcelona – Gundogan

Ilkay Gundogan has revealed that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola played a role to influence his decision to join Barcelona.

The former City captain enjoyed his Barca signing ceremony on Monday.

Gundogan said of Guardiola: “There was not much he could do. I have been there for seven years, and we know each other perfectly, almost without talking to each other. In the end, it was a combination of what I got in City, what I can earn in Barça, that I love challenges and was convinced by the project.

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“I am hungry to improve here and continue to win.

“It was over the phone, during the holidays. He was the first to have the information for me, directly. I explained everything to him and expressed my appreciation to him and the club.

“I think he is also happy that I come to this club that he loves so much. I wish him the best, he is a big fan of Barça. He told me that when I need something, call him, for advice or whatever I need.

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