The offer Barcelona makes to sign a star player from Manchester City next season

Ilkay Gündogan has become one of Xavi Hernández's main targets to strengthen the midfield ahead of the next season. Although the priority is to sign a defensive pivot, the German player's characteristics fit perfectly into Barcelona's style of play and he would form an exceptional trio alongside Frenkie de Jong and Pedri González.

According to new information from the 'SPORT' newspaper, it appears that Barcelona has already reached an agreement with Gündogan for his incorporation into the first team next season. It is said that the player has given his approval to this move and will join Xavi's team once he has played the Champions League final against Inter Milan.

What seems to have definitively convinced the midfielder was a change in the terms of the contract offered by Barcelona. Initially, a contract of two years plus an optional one was proposed, but it has been agreed that it will be three mandatory years to meet his expectations. Additionally, his salary will be adjusted to the club's conditions.

With all this, Barcelona would be just a few days away from securing Gündogan's services without having to spend a single euro on his transfer. At 32 years old, the player still has a lot of football to offer and wishes to continue competing for major achievements away from the Premier League.

Key piece

Despite being a key player in helping Manchester City lift the FA Cup once again, scoring the goals that secured victory for his team, his contract is set to expire, and so far, no agreement has been reached to renew it. Therefore, it seems that he will end up at Barcelona next season.