Ilkay Gündogan has accepted to leave FC Barcelona after a meeting with coach Hans Dieter Flick. Despite initially opposing the decision, Gündogan eventually agreed due to limited playing time and internal conflicts.

Barcelona are looking to sell Ilkay Gündogan during this summer's transfer window. Gündogan has declared his retirement from the German national team. Reports indicate that Gündogan has multiple options available to him, including Manchester City and clubs in Saudi Arabia. The primary reason behind Barcelona's desire to offload the playmaker is financial; the club is said to be burdened by a massive debt exceeding €1 billion. Barcelona aim to release high earners like Gündogan this summer to create space for new signings.