With Ilkay Gundogan returning to the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City fans supporters worldwide are likely overjoyed by the news.
Kevin De Bruyne shared his delight about Gundogan’s return as well by giving him a warm embrace as well as a hug.
Txiki Begiristain claimed re-signing Gundogan will help the English giants continue to win trophies.
The German is well and truly a Manchester City legend — captaining the club to a treble, scoring a brace in the FA Cup final in the same season against Manchester United as well as two season-defining goals to help his side clinch the title against Aston Villa in 2022.
Gundogan was the first signing of Pep Guardiola’s era at City and it is difficult to imagine the club’s success without his invaluable contributions.
John Obi Mikel also described Gundogan’s return as an “absolutely brilliant” move for Manchester City.
Noel Gallagher sent four-word text to Gundogan ahead of Man City return
Gundogan sent a message to the City fans at the Etihad Stadium for their joyous reaction to his return to the Etihad Stadium during their side’s 4-1 win against Ipswich Town.
The 33-year-old’s return is exciting for the Manchester City fanbase for a number of reasons.
Not only is the former Barcelona midfielder still a leader of men and a world-class player but the nostalgia that comes with the return of one of their greatest players is a very exciting prospect.
Furthermore, the ex-Borussia Dortmund technician signed on a free, meaning that a transfer that already has little to no risk associated with it due to his connection with the club is as cost-effective as a move can be as well.
During the latest episode of Inside City, Gundogan revealed what Oasis musician Noel Gallagher texted him a few days before he put pen to paper to sign for Manchester City once again.
“Noel [Gallagher] texted me when I left last year, sent me a nice message actually. And he messaged me a couple of days ago as well, ‘come back home, brother.’
Noel Gallagher reaction shows what Ilkay Gundogan means to Man City fans
Considering Gundogan turns 34 in October, it would not have been a surprise if Manchester City fans like Noel Gallagher were averse to his return.
However, the midfield maestro is a City icon and it seems like the club’s supporters could not wait to see him play for the club once again.
Only time will tell whether Gundogan’s return pans out to be the fairytale that it has been so far.
But Manchester City fans seem to be open to such a risk due to how much their former skipper means to them.
Gundogan will be hoping to repay the faith that has been put in him to deliver on the pitch in a City shirt once again.
The veteran would perhaps be even more motivated to perform by witnessing the overwhelming positive reaction to his return.
Opposition managers across the Premier League have every reason to be concerned about such a prospect.
