Visa-free for 1 year, sweeping the floor? Western media: Gundogan is not in Barcelona's plan and can leave the team this summer

Why didn't Barcelona get the former Manchester City captain Gundogan on a visa-free for one year? The Germany midfielder's annual salary before tax is a whopping €18.75 million.

According to the latest news from Spain's newspaper As, Flick has made it clear that Barca director Deco has clearly informed Gundogan that his tactical style of play is not suitable and that the player can leave the team in the summer window. Flick has also spoken to Gundogan individually and informed the players that his tactical style of play is high-pressure pressing + high-speed advancement, and Olmo, Fermin, and Gavi are more suitable for their own tactics. But Gundogan's entourage insisted it was not Germany coach Flick's decision, but that the Barca club wanted to get rid of the highly-paid player Gundogan.

It is reported that Gundogan is highly praised by his teammates for his conduct in the world, and he also has a very good relationship with his compatriot Flick. Gundogan accepted and respected coach Flick's choice, meaning Gundogan, who missed the first round of La Liga, needs to find a home before the summer window closes.

Sky Sports Germany has followed up with a report that the 33-year-old has left Barca in the summer window. For Gundogan at the moment, there are inquiries from Saudi and Qatar clubs.

Gundogan joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund for €27 million in the summer window of 2016 and played for seven seasons; The player left the club at the end of his contract in the summer of 2023 and joined Barcelona on a free transfer, but in just one year, Barcelona did not want Gundogan. This is a good thing for Manchester City, and the B seat may choose to stay at Manchester City rather than join Barcelona after seeing what happens to Gundogan.

The 33-year-old Gundogan, 1.80 meters tall, right-footed player, can play in midfield, forward and midfield, has a one-year contract with Barcelona, and is worth 15 million euros. Gundogan made 51 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions, 45 of them starts, scoring five goals and providing 14 assists.

According to Zhidao, if the contract is terminated, Gundogan's return to Manchester City is the best option, and Manchester City will continue to score in the back row without Alvarez.