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Ilkay Gundogan vows to prove himself again at Barcelona

Ilkay Gundogan has spoken about his decision to move to Barcelona and says he wants to prove himself again at the Camp Nou.

The midfielder heads to Catalunya after winning the treble with Manchester City but says he wants more success with Xavi’s side.

“It is a challenge,” he said. “Sometimes I was thinking why would I want to change. But that was exactly what I wanted — to get out of my comfort zone, to prove myself again in a new country with a new culture, a new league and new players.

“I am someone who loves to explore things and that is how I see it right now.