Ilkay Gundogan is facing the ability to close the journey at Man City, when Galatasaray giants expressed special attention to this veteran midfielder.
Ilkay Gundogan is ready to break up with Man City this summer
According to The Guardian, Manchester City has turned the green light for the breakup of Ilkay Gundogan this summer. Although an additional one -year extension term was automatically activated after he met the number of minutes as prescribed, the prospect of playing under Pep Guardiola was not bright. With Man City in the process of overhauling forces after the 2024/25 season, disappointing, Gundogan is at risk of being pushed out to the edge of the squad.
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| Ilkay Gundogan is ready to break up with Man City this summer |
The Etihad team recruited Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in the summer, and completed the Nico Gonzalez deal at the end of the winter transfer period. Along with that, Mateo Kovacic was about to return after heel injury, and Rodri also recovered after breaking the cross ligament last September. This makes Gundogan's chance of playing significantly.
At the age of 34, returning to the root seems to be an emotional choice with Gundogan when he has parents born in Türkiye. Galatasaray, the Turkish champion last season, brought Gundogan into the sights in recent weeks, with the ambition to add quality to the middle line with the experience and class of the former German player.
Although there is still a contract, but Gundogan is allowed to leave Man City on a free transfer. Currently, the deal has not entered the advanced negotiation period because Gundogan is still participating in the team at the World Cup Club. He is expected to continue to play in the match against Al-An on Monday, June 23. Most likely, all decisions related to his future will only be made after the tournament ends.