Barça have already put all their cards on the table to convince Ilkay Gündogan and now all that remains is to wait for the German midfielder's response, and for it to be favourable to Barça. 

The club has not given him any time limit to reply and in fact, it is considered normal that he has not yet done so, as only the first few hours have passed since Manchester City won the Champions League and the subsequent celebration in style.

A few days ago the club put a fixed offer on the table for three seasons, which Barca will not budge from, it is a sealed proposal after considering that a considerable effort has been made given the economic situation. In addition, Barça have given him guarantees that he can be registered, so the player's decision will be, in any case, based on sporting and economic criteria.

In the sporting sense, the feelings from the club are positive after the several times that the player has spoken to Xavi Hernandez. The Barça coach has explained to him what he expects from him, the importance he will have in the team and in the dressing room, and what the German has always transmitted is that he is attracted by the proposal and prioritises it. 

However, at Barça they are aware that Manchester City are pushing for his renewal, and that the financial offer will certainly be higher than that of Barça, although not as extensive, as they would offer him two years, one less.

It is also believed that Gündogan will not opt for the Saudi Arabian proposal, even if it is by far the best from an economic point of view, as they believe that the 32-year-old from Gelsenkirchen wants to continue playing at a high competitive level.

The family aspect 

Barça remain calm, although, as is normal, if the days go by and there is still no response, nervousness may appear, but the season has only just ended and there is still time before the next one gets underway.

Another aspect that they hope could tip the balance in the direction of the Catalan giants is Gündogan's idea of having finished a cycle and his family's desire to live in a city with a more benevolent climate and the benefits of Barcelona, which is always a plus point for footballers and their immediate environment.

The ball is in Gündogan's court and one can only hope that his decision is positive. There is little more the Catalan giants can do.