It has been reported that Ilkay Gundogan is looking likely to sign a contract renewal at Manchester City after all.
The Sun’s Martin Blackburn and Charlie Wyett have made this revelation about the £20 million (Guardian) man’s future.
While there were question marks over whether Ilkay Gundogan was intending to stay at Manchester City, he could put all the speculation to bed by putting pen to paper on a new contract.
Ilkay Gundogan set to sign new Manchester City contract
Branded as a ‘clever player’ by Phil Foden after his heroics in the FA Cup final on Saturday, the Sky Blues skipper has heavily been linked with a move to Barcelona.
Pep Guardiola has openly admitted that his desire has always been to see the Sky Blues legend prolong his time at the club, as he remains in the peak of his career.
Now, it has indeed been reported that Ilkay Gundogan is ready to commit his future to Manchester City by signing a brand-new contract.
After enjoying yet another sensational campaign at the Etihad Stadium, the City captain looks set to further cement his legacy as one of the Premier League’s greatest ever midfielders off the back of potentially winning a treble.
Ilkay Gundogan staying put is better than any new signing
Despite being 32 years old, Ilkay Gundogan remains one of the elite midfielders in world football and as there are not many fit to even lace his boots in the market, Manchester City would be delighted to have potentially persuaded him to sign a new contract.
At the end of the day, there are not many, if any midfielders on the planet that could come in to replace a player as ridiculously multifaceted as the five-time Premier League winner.
When new signings join City, they will be expected to eventually become elite players.
Ilkay Gundogan has been one for most of his career and knows the ins and outs of Pep Guardiola’s system like the back of his hand, which makes this potential update one that every Manchester City fan should cherish.
