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Ilkay Gündogan Joins Galatasaray From Man City on Free, Two-Year Deal

The 34-year-old moves to meet UEFA registration timing, reflecting Manchester City’s push to rebalance their Champions League List A squad.

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Overview

  • Galatasaray and Manchester City announced Gündogan’s free transfer on Tuesday, with a contract running through the 2026/27 season, pending routine international clearance.
  • Galatasaray disclosed net wages of €4.5 million per season for 2025/26 and 2026/27 as part of the agreement.
  • The deal was accelerated to ensure Gündogan could be registered before UEFA’s midnight CET Champions League squad deadline.
  • Manchester City confirmed the exit and lauded his legacy, with sporting director Hugo Viana praising his impact and character.
  • Gündogan had not featured in City’s opening three league matches and was left out against Tottenham, and his departure contributes to City meeting non-homegrown limits after submitting a 23-man Champions League list with two slots open for January.