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Ilkay Gündogan Leaves Man City for Galatasaray on Two-Year Deal

The confirmed move underscores Galatasaray’s spending drive to bolster its Champions League push.

Overview

  • Galatasaray and Manchester City announced the transfer following a completed medical, with Gündogan signing through 2027 and calling it a proud day for his family.
  • He reunites with former Germany teammate Leroy Sané at the Turkish champions.
  • With Turkey’s window open until 12 September, Galatasaray can register him for the Champions League, which begins for the club on 18 September against Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • German media report a salary of about €4.5 million per year, a figure not specified by the clubs.
  • The switch follows reduced involvement at Manchester City and comes as Galatasaray invests heavily, including permanent deals for Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir.