Barcelona president Joan Laporta during a press conference on September 3, 2024
Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains why Ilkay Gundogan "wanted to go" to Man City
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms that Ilkay Gundogan "wanted to leave" the club in order to return to Manchester City and insists that his departure was "purely a sporting decision".
Sep 3, 22:12
 Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Valencia on August 17, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Laporta makes notable Lewandowski revelation
Barcelona president Joan Laporta heaps praise on Robert Lewandowski after the forward made a gesture to the club earlier in the summer.
Sep 3, 14:32
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan gestures on the bench on August 24, 2024
Ilkay Gundogan set to remain at Man City beyond 2025 as midfielder's contract terms are 'revealed'
Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly set to remain at Manchester City beyond the summer of 2025 despite only penning a one-year deal earlier this month.
Sep 2, 22:25
 Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024
Summer transfer window 2024 review: Who were the best Premier League bargains?
Now the window has slammed shut, Sports Mole assesses which Premier League clubs made the best cut-price buys this summer.
Aug 31, 08:35
 Chelsea transfers: Toney vs. Osimhen comparison on August 28, 2024
Transfer Deadline Day 2024: What deals could be done by Premier League's big six?
Sports Mole takes a look at how Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Tottenham could approach transfer deadline day and what players they may look to sign and let go.
Aug 29, 20:40
 Spain's Rodri and England's Phil Foden in action on July 14, 2024
Man City lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.
Aug 29, 17:39
 Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams on August 15, 2024
Will Barcelona add to Victor, Olmo signings in latter stages of transfer window?
Barcelona reportedly do not have space in their budget to sign another player before this summer's transfer window closes for business.
Aug 29, 17:00
 Manchester City's Issa Kabore during the FA Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium on August 27, 2024
Man City defender 'close' to agreeing loan move to Benfica ahead of Friday deadline
Portuguese giants Benfica are reportedly nearing an agreement on a loan deal for Issa Kabore from Manchester City ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
Aug 28, 23:12
 Head Coach Hansi Flick FC Barcelona, Barca gestures during a FC Barcelona training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Flick's side 'submit loan offer' for Liverpool midfielder
Barcelona reportedly make a loan offer for Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic after being hit with a major injury blow.
Aug 28, 16:37
 Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal on August 27, 2024
Barcelona confirm extent of devastating injury for teenage star
Barcelona confirm that teenage midfielder Marc Bernal ruptured his ACL during Tuesday's La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano.
Aug 28, 11:58
 Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick on August 27, 2024
Barcelona 'fearful' midfielder suffered severe injury against Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona allegedly fear that Marc Bernal suffered an ACL injury in the latter stages of Tuesday's La Liga contest with Rayo Vallecano.
Aug 28, 09:59
 Manchester City's Matheus Nunes, Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake pictured before the match on August 24, 2024
Atletico Madrid 'exploring' move for another Man City player after Julian Alvarez signing
Atletico Madrid are reportedly eyeing up another Manchester City player after completing the signing of Julian Alvarez earlier this month.
Aug 27, 08:13
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 10, 2024
Man City 'open to bids' for 25-year-old after Ilkay Gundogan return
Manchester City are supposedly willing to accept bids of at least £40m for midfielder Matheus Nunes following the return of Ilkay Gundogan.
Aug 26, 07:47
 Barcelona's Ansu Fati pictured during the warm up before the match on October 20 2022
Hansi Flick drops hint over Ansu Fati's Barcelona future
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick indicates that he would like to keep 21-year-old attacker Ansu Fati for the 2024-25 season.
Aug 25, 12:59
 Hansi Flick is presented as Barcelona manager on July 25, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: La Liga giants announce sale of defender to Rennes
Barcelona confirm the sale of Senegal international Mikayil Faye to Ligue 1 side Rennes, with the defender leaving just one year after joining the Blaugrana.
Aug 25, 12:14
 Manchester City's Rodri celebrates scoring their first goal with Ilkay Gundogan on June 10, 2023
Man City's Pep Guardiola reveals if Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri, Savinho can play against Ipswich
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals whether new signing Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri and Savinho will be available to face Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday.
Aug 23, 15:26
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan pictured with manager Pep Guardiola during training on June 9, 2023
"He doesn't come here to retire" - Pep Guardiola talks up Ilkay Gundogan role after Man City return
Pep Guardiola believes Ilkay Gundogan has all the attributes to help Manchester City "fight again" for titles this season following his return to the club from Barcelona.
Aug 23, 15:00
 Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo on August 12, 2024
Will Dani Olmo be able to make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Bilbao?
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick hopes that Dani Olmo will be able to make his debut in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 23, 14:50
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on June 3, 2023
Ilkay Gundogan re-joins Man City: Five iconic moments that make midfielder a Citizens legend
Following confirmation of Ilkay Gundogan's return to Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out five iconic moments from the midfielder's illustrious career that make him a club legend.
Aug 23, 14:12
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the Community Shield on August 10, 2024
"Exceptional midfielder" joins Man City as Citizens send out title message
Manchester City re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona, with the German returning to the Etihad Stadium on an initial contract until June 2025.
Aug 23, 10:09
 Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring against Alaves on February 3, 2024
Ilkay Gundogan confirms 'financial reasons' have contributed to Barcelona exit
Ilkay Gundogan confirms that he is leaving Barcelona, with the experienced midfielder set to return to Manchester City.
Aug 23, 09:59
 Germany's Ilkay Gundogan during the press conference on March 22, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Ipswich: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
Aug 22, 19:47
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on August 18, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 22, 19:30
 Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo on August 12, 2024
Barcelona lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao: Predicted XI for La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 22, 19:06
 Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Valencia on August 17, 2024
Preview:Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 22, 18:42
 Former West Ham United striker Divin Mubama pictured in February 2024
Man City transfer news: Striker 'undergoing medical' ahead of £1.5m arrival
Former West Ham United talent Divin Mubama is reportedly undergoing his Manchester City medical ahead of joining the Premier League champions.
Aug 21, 16:51
 Manchester City are considering a move for Celtic Forward on August 21, 2024
Man City 'eyeing' late move for Celtic star as Julian Alvarez replacement
Manchester City consider making a move for Celtic attacker Kyogo Furuhashi before the end of the transfer window.
Aug 21, 11:20
 Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring for Manchester City on June 2, 2023
Ilkay Gundogan's Man City return edges closer as agent 'arrives in Manchester for talks'
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly edging closer to finalising a return to Manchester City, with his agent said to have arrived in Manchester to begin negotiations.
Aug 20, 13:51
 Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring for Germany against England on September 26, 2022
Germany's Ilkay Gundogan makes retirement decision amid Barcelona transfer rumours
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan announces his retirement from international football at the age of 33, amid rumours that he could also be leaving Barcelona this summer.
Aug 19, 20:35
 Barcelona Midfielder Could Leave Nou Camp Before End of Window on August 19, 2024
Man City handed major boost as Barcelona 'agree' to let star player leave this summer
Manchester City reportedly express their interest in signing one of Barcelona's first-team stars who has agreed to leave the club this summer.
Aug 19, 15:14
 Barcelona president Joan Laporta during the press conference on April 17, 2023
Three players who could leave Barcelona before end of transfer window
Sports Mole looks at three players who could leave Barcelona before this summer's transfer window closes for business.
Aug 18, 16:51
 Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and Ilkay Gundogan pictured in May 2024
Barcelona midfielder 'makes U-turn' on future as transfer request 'submitted'
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan reportedly wants to leave the club before the transfer window closes after being left out of the squad to face Valencia.
Aug 18, 08:18
 Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring against Alaves on February 3, 2024
Why is Ilkay Gundogan absent for Barcelona against Valencia?
Ilkay Gundogan will not feature for Barcelona in their opening match of the 2024-25 La Liga campaign against Valencia.
Aug 17, 19:02
 Spain's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their first goal on July 5, 2024
Barcelona lineup vs. Monaco: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Monday's Joan Gamper Trophy match with Monaco.
Aug 10, 17:06
 Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick on May 11, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Will the Catalan giants sign a central midfielder?
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick suggests that his club will not be signing any central midfielders this summer despite the recent transfer talk.
Aug 7, 08:24
 Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring against Alaves on February 3, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Gundogan 'reveals stance' amid Fenerbahce interest
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan reportedly makes a decision on his future amid interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
Aug 7, 08:17
 New Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts during the presentation on June 2, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Mourinho keen to lure star man to Fenerbahce?
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho reportedly sets his sights on trying to lure a Barcelona star to the Turkish giants.
Aug 6, 14:38
 Germany's Ilkay Gundogan reacts on June 14, 2024 [IMAGO]
Barcelona lineup vs. AC Milan: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona could line up for Tuesday's pre-season friendly against AC Milan.
Aug 4, 15:14
 Barcelona's Pau Victor on July 30, 2024
Preview:Barcelona vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Barcelona and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 15:05
 Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring against Alaves on February 3, 2024
Barcelona lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's pre-season friendly with Real Madrid.
Aug 1, 17:13
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