Ilkay Gundogan’s Rocky Start at Barcelona: A Tale of Challenges and Apologies
According to Diario Sport’s Toni Juanmarti, Ilkay Gundogan’s initial days at Barcelona were far from smooth. The German midfielder and his family found themselves feeling ‘abandoned’ by the club, which did not provide the necessary support for their relocation and housing. This issue was particularly concerning for the 33-year-old, who had a wife and a young child to consider.
In the aftermath of this challenging period, Barcelona extended a private apology to Gundogan. The club explained that their inability to assist at the time was due to difficulties in registering new signings, causing a temporary hold on the process. This situation left Gundogan surprised, considering the club’s determined pursuit of his signature.
Recent reports have also indicated that Gundogan was dissatisfied with the unprofessional behavior of one or two Barcelona players following their loss to Real Madrid on Monday.
