Report: Ilkay Gundogan had strained relationship in the FC Barcelona locker room before Manchester City move

İlkay Gündoğan's departure from FC Barcelona to Manchester City might be rooted in teammate conflicts rather than purely financial issues.

Gündoğan faced backlash from teammates after criticizing Ronald Araujo publicly, leading to a need for a closed-door clarification the following day.

In expressing his disappointment over a match control lapse, Gündoğan's comments indicated discontent with Araujo's actions, which unsettled the team dynamic.

The tensions resulting from Gündoğan's remarks created lingering resentment, marking a significant change in the team’s atmosphere.

Read at Bavarian Football Works