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According to Football Transfers, Barcelona are working on a crazy exchange deal that includes Frenkie de Jong to sign Bernardo Silva from Manchester City. Silva was a key player for Citizens this past season as Pep Guardiola’s side won the European treble.
The Portuguese star made 55 appearances across competitions during the 2022-23 season, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists. Silva is highly regarded in the European circle for his creativity.
Thus, it should come as no surprise that the Blaugrana are interested in the player. They now want to engage De Jong in a barter deal, according to the aforementioned report.
Manchester City has already sold one player to Barcelona in the summer transfer market. Ilkay Gundogan joined the Catalan club on a free transfer from Manchester.
While Guardiola’s side have already signed Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea to replace the ever-important German, a few more reinforcements wouldn’t hurt. Hence, they are keen to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.
De Jong, 26, has been a key player for the Catalan club in recent seasons. Since his arrival in 2019, the Dutchman has scored 15 goals and provided 21 assists across competitions.
The former Ajax midfielder played 43 matches across competitions last season, scoring two goals and providing four assists. De Jong could be a great addition to the Manchester City squad. Barcelona could also get the player they want in Silva’s form if the exchange goes through.
Ilkay Gundogan sent a message to the Barcelona fans after arriving at the club
Ilkay Gundogan joined Barcelona as one of the best midfielders in world football. The German international made 304 appearances for City, scoring 60 goals and providing 40 assists.
He played 51 matches with Manchester club during the 2022-23 season as Pep Guardiola’s team won the historic European treble. Gundogan scored 11 goals and provided seven assists across the competition for Citizens.
Upon his arrival at the new club, Gundogan sent a message to the fans. In a video message (via Barca Blaugranes), the German said:
“Hey Colers! This is Ilkay Gundogan. I’m so happy to finally be at Barcelona and to join you guys. I’m really looking forward to an exciting season and can’t wait to play my first game.”
Gundogan has extensive experience in the European circuit and is expected to add some much needed experience in Barcelona’s midfield. With Sergio Busquets not at the club, a player of Gundogan’s quality could become very important for the Blaugrana next season.
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