Transfer: Details of Ilkay Gundogan’s Barcelona contract revealed

The details of former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan’s contract with Barcelona have emerged.

Gundogan, who captained Manchester City to a successful season, has departed the club for the LaLiga title holders.

The Germany international will be leaving England as a free agent after seven years at the Etihad.

The midfielder has signed a contract that would keep him at Camp Nou until June 2025.

However, the deal has a clause to extend his stay at the Nou Camp until 2026.

Barcelona have also included a €400m release clause for the 32-year-old, who was monitored by Arsenal and clubs in Saudi Arabia before making his decision.

Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, tweeted: “Details of Ilkay Gündogan deal:

“€400m release clause;

“Contract until June 2025;

“Clause to extend until 2026.”