Galatasaray sign Ilkay Gundogan from Man City
Ilkay Gundogan has brought his successful tenure at Manchester City to an end by signing for Turkish champions Galatasaray. City confirmed the German midfielder's departure on Tuesday, noting the deal is subject to international clearance.
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- Published Date: 11:38 | 02 September 2025
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has left Manchester City to join Turkish champions Galatasaray, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, with the move subject to international clearance.
Gundogan, 34, made 358 appearances across two spells with City, scoring 65 goals and winning 14 trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble in 2023 when he captained the side.
Gundogan initially joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2016 before moving to Barcelona in 2023. He returned to Manchester for the 2024-25 campaign, scoring five goals and making eight assists from 54 games across all competitions.
"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 Turkey, a country that means ever such a lot to me," Gundogan, whose parents are Turkish, said.
"Manchester City will always hold a special place in my heart. 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."