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Hansi Flick tipped to hand Ilkay Gundogan different role at Barcelona next season

Ilkay Gundogan is being tipped for a different role at Barcelona next season under new coach Hansi Flick.

The Germany captain, who has been starring at Euro 2024, will be used as a playmaker next season under his compatriot, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The newspaper speculates that Flick with play with two pivots and a playmaker and wants Gundogan further forward and in a similar role to the one he plays for Germany.

Gundogan will complete with Pedri and Fermin Lopez for the position, while Flick will use Frenkie de Jong, Christensen, Gavi and Marc Casado for the two pivot roles.