Only three months, Gündogan's actions reflect dissatisfaction with new team.

Ritu13

A transfer is a fresh start for players, but whether it goes smoothly at the new club depends on fate. For example, the former captain of Manchester City and captain of the German national team, Ilkay Gündogan, joined Barcelona just three months ago, and there have been media reports of a rift in his relationship with the club. So, what's the story?

Gündogan's first expression of dissatisfaction with Barcelona came in last week's national derby against Real Madrid. He scored the opening goal for Barcelona, his debut goal for the club, but Real Madrid went on to score two goals and win the match. After the game, Gündogan couldn't hide his disappointment and criticized some teammates for not putting in enough effort, revealing a crack between him and Barcelona.

Furthermore, at the recent Ballon d'Or awards ceremony, Gündogan did not attend the team photo of the entire Barcelona squad. This further fueled speculation that the relationship between the two parties has deteriorated. It can be said that Gündogan's current relationship with Barcelona is in a state of dissatisfaction. Local Spanish media later revealed that Gündogan's discontent with Barcelona didn't start recently; it began shortly after his arrival.

For instance, in the days following his arrival at Barcelona, the club did not provide him with the necessary assistance and support for his daily life, which surprised him. After all, prior to joining Barcelona, various new clubs had warmly invited him and offered assistance in aspects of daily life. Barcelona, as one of the biggest clubs, not having these arrangements in place was unexpected. Additionally, Barcelona's performance in some athletic aspects fell short of Gündogan's expectations, which intensified the differences between them.

As the dual captain of Manchester City and the German national team, both Barcelona and Gündogan undoubtedly have high standards. So, the current situation is surely unexpected for everyone. Considering that Gündogan has just joined, and they will continue to work together for a long time, the specifics of how the situation will develop are still to be observed.

Yamini003

Changing to a new club certainly requires adaptation, both on a personal level and within the team; it's a mutual process.

Samiksha

It's been three months, and he still hasn't fully integrated with the team. He needs more time to adapt.

Iravan774

Do these relatively unknown players also expect the team to take care of their personal lives? You think you're Neymar, with a Rolls-Royce picking you up every time you go out, and a dozen chefs in your villa? Kid, you still need to work hard. Talk about these things when you become a superstar in the future.

Kahn332

Barcelona, I don't know about other aspects, but in terms of player management, they've had a lot of issues in recent years. For instance, Messi's departure was one of the biggest signs of Barcelona's managerial incompetence. And issues like exceeding the salary cap for players are well-known. The club's strength lies in its youth academy continually producing talent, which helps maintain their current position. However, achieving top performance on the European stage has been challenging. This year, the problems are even more significant, and it seems difficult to secure a league championship, right?

Jafar224

Originally, Manchester City wanted to keep him, but Gundogan had his own dream of joining Barcelona, and he was determined to go. Even now, even if he discovers there might be something wrong with this move, he'll have to go along with it.

Indra55

"Gundogan is indeed 33 years old now, entering the final years of his professional career. It's quite perplexing to see him choose to join Barcelona, which some may view as a retirement move. Barcelona's treatment of Messi is indicative of the turmoil the club has been in recently. The club has been struggling financially, with a substantial deficit, leading them to make free transfer acquisitions like Gundogan. However, it might be an overreaction to condemn this move entirely. After all, Gundogan came to Barcelona as a free agent, and he made the decision to join the club willingly, likely with some level of preparedness regarding Barcelona's situation.

Furthermore, despite no longer being a regular starter at Manchester City, Gundogan is being utilized as a midfield linchpin at Barcelona. He has had some promising performances this season, even becoming a key figure for Barcelona, such as in the recent game against Real Sociedad where he provided an assist. It's possible that he's still adapting to a new environment. The relationship between a player and the team depends on the player's performance and the team's results. Let's wait until the season concludes to assess Gundogan's transfer to Barcelona properly."