Gündogan makes it clear that without Xavi he would not have signed for Barça

Published New:8/09/2023 - 22:57h

Updated New:8/09/2023 - 22:57h

Ilkay Gündogan Has been recognised like the best signing of the summer for the FC Barcelona. The German can give a jump of quality -and of name- to the team of Xavi, although precisely the míster was a key piece for this

Ilkay Gündogan Came to be the captain of the Manchester City champion of the first Champions League of his history. Besides, the English raised the others two domestic trophies that topped him like winners of the triplete and also like the team more in shape of the world during this 2023, although leaving all this of the side the German decided not renewing and test luck in a new project.

The mediocampista of 32 years decided to fulfil his dream of infancy and dress with the T-shirt of the FC Barcelona and now this Friday also has wanted to clear that Xavi Hernández has been a key factor for this operation. In a press conference made this Friday for the means of Germany, Gündogan signalled that the egarense "is one of the reasons by which am there (in the Barça)", explained.

A footballer of elite for Xavi

The selection germana plays this Saturday in front of the combined of Japan (20:45 hours) in a friendly party, to the already be classified for the Euro, and from there Ilkay took advantage of also to detail his first weeks in Can Barça. "I have settled very well. Had a lot of conversations with Xavi in advance and he is one of the reasons by which am here. Have a very young team with some more experienced players that will orient to the team to the correct way", ensured.

Already with regard to the party in front of the Asian team, the midfield player culé detailed that "tomorrow it treats to attain a good result. I think that have the sufficient quality in the team to confront us to other teams in equality of conditions in the tournaments. However, we have to show it constantly. If you can not do it during a period of time longer, also have to question the quality. So now we have to begin to produce results again", analysed the footballer.

Gündogan Will carry his leadership to a higher level in Germany

Gündogan Also was appointed this Friday by the seleccionador Hansi Flick like new captain of the German team, a recognition that has left very cheerful to the player of the Barça. "I am happy by the confidence of the trainer and of all the team. It is an honour for me can carry to this young team to the field like captain. The experience with City the past year has showed that I can do it", resolved.