Overview

• Guardiola has said he does not want to keep a bloated roster, stating that players with limited minutes next season should be moved on.
• City have informed the 34-year-old midfielder that he can leave this summer, with Galatasaray actively monitoring his situation.
• The arrivals of Nico González and Tijjani Reijnders, combined with the returns of Rodri and Mateo Kovacic, have further constrained Gündogan’s playing time.
• Gündogan’s contract runs through 2026 after a triggered extension, and City may allow his departure on a free transfer.
• Joining Galatasaray would bring Gündogan closer to his Turkish family roots as the Super Lig champions prepare a potential bid.