‘Here we go’ - Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester City are set to complete second summer signing

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Manchester City are set to re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona.

The midfielder, who departed the Premier League champions a little over a year ago, has been deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona, and could offer City the perfect solution in their search for a new midfielder.

Pep Guardiola admitted last week that the club would be interested in adding to their midfield resources if a suitable option became available, a criteria Gundogan certainly fits. The 33-year-old’s arrival should be announced soon, following Romano’s trademark ‘here we go’ post.

“Ilkay Gundogan back to Manchester City, here we go! Deal in place with German midfielder to join on contract valid until June 2025,” the transfer specialist wrote on X.

“Agreement reached after positive talks in last 48h and Pep Guardiola said yes, as revealed yesterday. Gündogan will leave Barça for FREE.”

Meanwhile, The Athletic claim Gundogan has signed a one-year contract at City, with the option of an additional 12 months. “In order to facilitate the move, Gundogan is forgoing the remaining two years of salary he would be owed by Barcelona,” the outlet add.

Gundogan played 304 times for City during his seven-year spell with the club and captained the Blues to a Champions League and treble triumph in his final game. Guardiola revealed several times that he never wanted the player to leave City, while Gundogan has since admitted had he received a contract earlier in the season then he could have remained with the club.