Former Manchester Metropolis captain Ilkay Gundogan has returned to the membership on a one-year deal after leaving Barcelona.
The German midfielder leaves the LaLiga aspect on a free switch as they appear to ship gamers out to register Dani Olmo for the 2024-25 marketing campaign.
Gundogan was Pep Guardiola’s first signing when he arrived on the membership in 2016 and could possibly be his final because the Spaniard’s future in Manchester stays up within the air.
The 33-year-old received 14 trophies throughout his first stint on the Etihad, making over 300 appearances and scoring greater than 50 objectives.
Talking for the primary time again as a Manchester Metropolis participant, he stated: “I’m extremely comfortable.
“Completely satisfied to see the team-mates, the workers, people who over seven years I had an incredible time with, a really profitable time with.
“Many ups, just a few downs, however on the whole, an unimaginable expertise.
He’s house 🏡🩵
— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) August 23, 2024
“If you go away this place like I did final yr, you spend a yr away, you then begin to recognize the place much more.
“You realise what you had. You realise how wonderful that point was.
“You realise how massive the membership is – the perfect membership on the earth.
“My seven years at Manchester Metropolis have been a time of pure contentment for me, each on and off the pitch.
“Everybody is aware of the respect I’ve for Pep – he’s the perfect supervisor on the earth and dealing with him every single day makes you a greater participant.
“Actually, I can not wait to put on the Metropolis shirt once more.”
Gundogan was one of many highest earners at Barcelona however was comfortable to step apart to permit the membership to register new faces.
He loved a profitable 12 months in Spain, making 51 appearances and registering 19 purpose contributions.
Gundogan additionally lately retired from the German nationwide group following their exit from Euro 2024.
He’ll now give attention to serving to Metropolis chase down their fifth consecutive Premier League title.
