Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is prepared to join Barcelona on a free transfer according to reports on Wednesday.
The German Midfielder, is reportedly offered a three-year deal by Barcelona and is expected to complete his move to the Spanish champions when his City contract expires at the end of June.
Gundogan has rejected a proposed one year deal contract from City and preferred to play his football next season in Spain.
But Gundogan’s impending move to the Camp Nou was revealed on the same day City agreed a £30 million ($38 million) deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
Kovacic’s versatility and experience would help compensate for the loss of the influential Gundogan, whose leadership and knack for scoring crucial goals played a key role in City’s success in Pep Guardiola’s reign.
Gundogan netted twice in City’s FA Cup final victory over Manchester United this season before Guardiola’s Premier League champions went on to beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
The Germany international played 51 games this term, scoring 11 goals including six in his last seven appearances during the tense treble run-in.
His goals and assists were instrumental for City’s road to success in winning a record breaking treble last season for the Citizens.