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September 3, 2025

Ilkay Gündoğan Joins Galatasaray on Free Transfer

Ilkay Gündoğan Joins Galatasaray on Free Transfer
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Galatasaray have officially secured Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City on a free transfer, marking a return for the German midfielder. The move awaits international clearance before it's fully finalized.

Gundogan has signed a two-year deal, keeping him at the Turkish teams until the end of the next season. He’ll earn a net annual salary of €4.5 million during his tenure at the club.

Gundogan departs Manchester City as one of their most decorated players with 358 appearances, 65 goals, and several trophies, including the captaincy to a treble in 2023. He expressed deep gratitude to City, highlighting that lifting the Champions League trophy in Istanbul will stay with him forever.

With Turkish roots on both sides of his family, he revealed joining Galatasaray was also a childhood dream and a choice over financially larger offers.

Gundogan’s move to Galatasaray isn’t just another transfer but a fitting homecoming for a beloved Champions League hero and a nod to his heritage.