The transfer market never fails to capture the imagination of football fans worldwide, as clubs compete for the signature of top talent to bolster their squads.
In a stunning move that sent shockwaves through the footballing community, Ilkay Gundogan, the dynamic German midfielder, has made his way to the iconic Camp Nou, signing with FC Barcelona.
As his move to the Spanish giants dominated headlines, one burning question remains on the minds of fans and pundits alike is his salary per week at the Spanish club.
Ilkay Gundogan career
Gundogan is a German professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Manchester City in the English Premier League and the German national team.
He has had a successful career, both at the club and international level.
Gundogan was born on October 24, 1990, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
He began his youth career at SV Gelsenkirchen-Hessler 06 and later joined the renowned academy of VfL Bochum.
He made his senior debut for VfL Bochum’s first team in 2008 in the Bundesliga.
Gundogan’s performances caught the attention of scouts, and he earned a move to 1. FC Nürnberg in 2009.
In 2011, he made a significant move to Borussia Dortmund, where he enjoyed great success.
Under the management of Jurgen Klopp, Gundogan played a vital role in Dortmund’s midfield.
He won two Bundesliga titles with the club in the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons.
Gundogan also reached the UEFA Champions League final with Dortmund in 2013, where they were defeated by Bayern Munich.
Gundogan’s performances at Borussia Dortmund attracted the interest of top European clubs, and in 2016, he signed for Manchester City in the English Premier League.
Since joining City, he has established himself as a key player in Pep Guardiola’s team.
He has won multiple domestic titles with the club, including 5 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, 4 EFL Cups and 2 Community Shields.
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On the international stage, Gundogan has represented the German national team. He made his senior debut in 2011 and has since been a regular member of the squad.
He has participated in major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.
Illkay Gundogan salary at Barcelona
Gundogan signed a two-year deal with an option for a further year with FC Barcelona. In addition, he reportedly has a €400 million release clause.
According to CulemanÃa of El Español, Gundogan’s annual salary is €9 million after taxes.
That would be nearly €750,000 a month; €187,500 a week; €26,785 a day; €1,116 an hour; €18.60 a minute; or €0.31 a second.