DONE DEAL: Ilkay Gundogan Leaves Man City For Turkish Champions Galatasaray

DONE DEAL: Ilkay Gundogan Leaves Man City For Turkish Champions Galatasaray

Ilkay Gundogan has officially left Manchester City to join Turkish champions Galatasaray just one year after returning to the Premier League side from Barcelona.

The now 34-year-old left Pep Guardiola’s side back in the summer of 2023 for Barcelona before ultimately returning last July.

Gundogan has now left the club once again, this time joining Turkish champions Galatasaray on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal.

Speaking on his exit, Gundogan said: "We have enjoyed so much success in our time together and there have been so many unforgettable moments, not least being captain for the Treble-winning season.0

“To win the Premier League and FA Cup trophies meant so much to me but to then be afforded the opportunity of lifting the Champions League trophy for this Club for the first time, especially in Istanbul, will live with me forever.0

“I have no doubts Manchester City will enjoy much more success in the future and I will certainly be watching on from afar as I continue my career in Turkiye, a country that means ever such a lot to me."