Ilkay Gundogan has revealed he still follows and supports Barcelona despite only being there for one season.
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has revealed he still follows Barcelona after moving to the Blaugrana last season and returning to City this season, Ufabet Sport reported on Sunday.
‘I watched the last El Clasico, where Barcelona won 4-0. It was one of the most important football games I can watch and I will continue to watch it from a distance,’ Gundoan said.
The 34-year-old midfielder also reflected on แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ his time at Barcelona. With one of the standout moments coming at La Masia, with Gundogan in particular recalling the moment 17-year-old centre-back Pau Gubarsi broke into the first-team.
‘Before Gubarsi’s debut, I saw him training and I knew he had a lot of talent. I was surprised. I’m thought he was 20 or 21, but Xavi’s assistant told me he was 17 and I was shocked.’
‘I think there’s something very special about La Masia, the way these kids grow and learn. If you look at Barcelona’s history, you’ll see they’ve always had a lot of academy players alongside more experienced players. This mix is what makes Barcelona special.’