A major event in Turkish football is the arrival of renowned German midfielder Ilkay Gündoğan at the Turkish giants Galatasaray.
The 34-year-old experienced player signed a contract with the club until the summer of 2027. Galatasaray has officially announced that Manchester City has released Ilkay as a free agent. Under the terms of the new contract, Gündoğan will earn approximately €4.5 million annually in Istanbul after taxes are lifted.
Gundogan's career with "City" lasted many years in two stages (2016-2023 and 2024-2025). During this time, he won 14 trophies with the team. Among them, five Premier League titles and one Champions League victory are particularly noteworthy.
The German star made a total of 358 appearances for the Citizens in all competitions, scoring 65 goals.
Ilkay's journey to Turkey aroused great interest. Already now, fans expect him to play brilliantly and achieve great results in the new championship.
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