A Spanish media report revealed the behind-the-scenes of the departure of German star Ilkay Gundogan to the English club Manchester City in a free transfer deal from Barcelona.
The “Football Spain” network said: Gundogan believed that there were hidden forces within the club that were pushing him to leave, including Alejandro Echevarria, the former club manager.
The source added that one of the reasons for Gundogan’s departure was the lack of a real leader in the club. Barcelona's dressing room.
The source explained that a player like Marc-Andre ter Stegen does not fulfill his role as a leader and prefers to withdraw into himself, and a veteran player like Robert Lewandowski does not help the youth. He is happy when he scores, even if the team loses.