Gundogan leaves Manchester City and signs for Galatasaray | OneFootball

Galatasaray of Turkey has announced another major signing for the season. This Tuesday, the team confirmed the signing of Ilkay Gundogan, who leaves Manchester City one year after his return to the English club. The midfielder has signed with the Turkish side until 2027.

Connection to Turkey

German-born, Gundogan has dual nationality due to his Turkish parents and has a strong connection to the country.

“It’s a proud day for me and my family. We have come home. We are very happy about this. It is a great honor to be part of Galatasaray. We are together. I am looking forward to the moment I put on the jersey and step onto the pitch,” said the player to the club’s official website.

Stint at City

The last season marked Gundogan’s return to Manchester City, as he had left the team in 2023 to join Barcelona. In his second spell, he played 54 matches and recorded five goals and four assists for the English side.

In his first stint, he established himself as one of the club’s great idols. He played for City for seven consecutive years and won the English Championship five times, as well as the club’s first-ever Champions League trophy.

Familiar names

At the Turkish club, Gundogan joins familiar names such as: Osimhen, Leroy Sané, Gabriel Sara, formerly of São Paulo, and Mauro Icardi.

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