Galatasaray wants to keep Gundogan out of sight

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Ilkay Gundogan, a 35-year-old German midfielder, could be leaving the Galatasaray transfer market in the upcoming month of January. The former FC Barcelona player has barely played 11 minutes this season, and according to Daily Sabah, the Turkish team is open to negotiating his departure despite his contract running until 2027.

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Ilkay Gundogan Could Leave Galatasaray in January

The German's situation has significantly worsened during the start of the season. Okan Buruk is barely utilizing him, with only two appearances accumulating to just 11 minutes of official playtime.

The latest incident occurred after Galatasaray's 3-1 victory over Kasimpasa. Gundogan remained on the bench throughout the game and publicly displayed his discontent when asked about the upcoming Champions League match against his former team.

The player hinted that his lack of participation hinders him from facing that match as he would like. His statements immediately stirred reactions within the club environment, particularly because the European match was just days away.

In light of this, Okan Buruk attempted to ease the tension. The coach explained that the midfielder might have felt frustrated after not being fielded and acknowledged his desire for more playing time as understandable. This is not the first time he's been singled out; Galatasaray's fans are beginning to tire of Gundogan.

However, this issue might have repercussions in the upcoming market. According to reports from Turkey, the club is considering reaching an agreement with Gundogan to facilitate his departure during the January window, although no deal has been finalized as of yet.

FC Barcelona Witnesses Gundogan's Complicated Situation

The German faces this uncertainty just before reuniting with FC Barcelona, the team he played for during the 2023/24 season after leaving Manchester City.

During his time at the Catalan club, Ilkay Gundogan featured in 51 official matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 14 assists under the management of Xavi Hernandez. Despite his individual statistics, he ended that season without winning any titles.

His previous spell in England had been quite different. With Manchester City, he won the 2023 Champions League and numerous domestic titles before embarking on his Spanish football adventure.

The tension has also spread to the player's family circle. Sara Gundogan, his wife, responded on social media to a fan inquiring about his absence from the line-ups, directing the inquiry straight to the coach.

Ilkay Gundogan's Future Depends on Okan Buruk

The midfielder's next opportunity will come on Tuesday, October 13, when the Istanbul side hosts FC Barcelona in the second Champions League matchday.

The coach will have to decide whether to give Gundogan prominence against his former club or stick with the current midfield minutes distribution.

Should this situation persist, Ilkay Gundogan could be facing his last months at Galatasaray. The winter transfer window commences in January 2027, and both parties could negotiate an early separation if the player continues to be excluded from Okan Buruk's plans.

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