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Galatasaray signs Ilkay Gundogan on 2-year deal

Ilkay Gundogan, midfielder for Premier League side Manchester City, arrives in Istanbul as transfer talks with Galatasaray get underway, Sept. 2, 2025. (AA Photo)
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Ilkay Gundogan, midfielder for Premier League side Manchester City, arrives in Istanbul as transfer talks with Galatasaray get underway, Sept. 2, 2025. (AA Photo)
September 03, 2025 11:43 AM GMT+03:00

Galatasaray has officially announced the signing of German international midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who most recently played for Manchester City in the English Premier League. The 34-year-old, born in Germany to a Turkish family, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Istanbul-based club.

Financial details of agreement

According to the club statement, Manchester City released Gundogan on a free transfer. The player signed a contract valid until the end of the 2026-2027 season.

Under the terms of the deal, he will receive a guaranteed annual salary of €4.5 million ($5.2 million) for each of the two seasons.

Gundogan’s recent performance

During the previous campaign, Gundogan made 54 appearances across competitions for Manchester City.

He contributed with five goals, continuing his reputation as a versatile central midfielder known for his composure on the ball and his ability to control the pace of play.

September 03, 2025 11:43 AM GMT+03:00
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