Transfer: Gundogan Completes Manchester City Move
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona on a free transfer ahead of the 2024-25 season.
He signed a one-year deal to make a return to the Etihad having left the club last summer to join Barcelona
The 33-year-old is delighted to rejoin Manchester City after enjoying a trophy- laden first spell.
He said, “My seven years at Manchester City were a time of pure contentment for me, both on and off the pitch,
“Everyone knows the respect I have for Pep – he is the best manager in the world and working with him every day makes you a better player.
“Honestly, I cannot wait to wear the City shirt again.”
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He was Pep Guardiola’s first signing at the club in 2016, spent seven years at City before joining Barcelona on a free transfer in 2023.
Gundogan won 14 trophies in his first spell at the Etihad, scoring 60 goals in 304 appearances.