Ilkay Gundogan has now had his say on his future, amid rumours about him leaving Manchester City to explore a brand-new transfer.
It was reported on Tuesday that the likes of PSG and Bayern Munich had joined Barcelona in the race to sign the £21 million (Daily Mail) man.
As the transfer links surrounding Ilkay Gundogan grow day-by-day, he has opened up on whether he plans to leave Manchester City.
Gundogan opens up on Manchester City future amid transfer speculation
The Sky Blues captain has cemented as one of the side’s most decisive players since his arrival in 2016, playing an instrumental role in three out of his side’s four Premier League titles without a doubt.
As quoted by GOAL, Pep Guardiola branded the German international as ‘one of the most intelligent players’ he has ever coached in 2021.
With Ilkay Gundogan incessantly linked with a transfer away from Manchester City, he gave an insight into his future ahead of his side’s upcoming Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.
“There are talks in the background, I think it’s normal. But without going into too much detail, there’s nothing decided yet so the talks continue and if there’s a decision you guys will be the first to know”, he told Manchester Evening News’ Kyle Newbould.
MCN View: If Gundogan does leave the club, he will leave as a club legend
From thriving as a No.6 during the 2018/2019 season to becoming the best goalscoring midfielder in Europe during the 2019/2020 campaign, his brace against Aston Villa to seal City’s title win last campaign and being key to his team once again this term, Gundogan’s legacy is untouchable.
If Ilkay Gundogan does fancy a transfer in the summer, Manchester City fans will give him the best possible farewell, as his time at the club has been nothing short of a resounding success.
The hope remains that if an exit for the silky midfielder is on the cards, he leaves with a Champions League medal to his new abode.
