Joao Cancelo has lavished praise on to Barcelona maestro Ilkay Gundogan after he announced his departure from Manchester City.
The Portuguese international commented on the £20 million (Daily Mail) man’s Instagram post as he bid farewell to the club.
Joao Cancelo, like any and everyone associated with Manchester City only had kind things to say about Ilkay Gundogan.
What Joao Cancelo said about Ilkay Gundogan after Manchester City exit
Branded as ‘outstanding’ by Sam Allardyce, the 32-year-old left the Sky Blues in style, captaining them to a historic treble last season.
Joining the club as Pep Guardiola’s first signing, the German international has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest and most clutch midfielders in Premier League history.
Joao Cancelo, who shared a dressing room with Ilkay Gundogan for three and a half seasons at Manchester City wished him the best of luck after his move to Barcelona became official on Monday.
“What a player. I wish you all the best for you and your beautiful family”, he said.
Ilkay Gundogan deserves all the praise in the world
There is a sense amongst several fans and pundits alike that despite having won every possible trophy that club football has to offer during his time at City, Gundogan has been criminally underrated over the years.
Now that Ilkay Gundogan has bid adieu to Manchester City, it is a heartwarming sight to see Joao Cancelo and many other big names in the game give him the credit that he deserves.
The former Borussia Dortmund technician is the embodiment of the perfect midfielder, having dominated in every role that he has been deployed in.
In terms of completeness, not many players in the history of the game can count themselves to more well-rounded as Gundogan, who is also one of the best big-game players of his generation.
Having bossed proceedings in England after domineering over German football, the understated genius merits applause.
