{"id":187713,"date":"2025-06-16T01:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T01:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/187713\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T01:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T01:09:11","slug":"ilkay-gundogan-has-now-made-a-comment-which-gives-a-very-clear-signal-about-his-manchester-city-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/187713\/","title":{"rendered":"Ilkay Gundogan has now made a comment which gives a very clear signal about his Manchester City future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The future of Ilkay Gundogan remains something of a mystery at Manchester City.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of June, the German was set to become a free agent until he managed to trigger a one-year extension by reaching a certain amount of appearances.<\/p>\n

The Manchester City<\/a> No.19 then said he expected that development to keep him at the Etihad Stadium<\/a>, saying: \u201cNobody has said anything to me so far! My contract got extended another year so obviously that\u2019s what I expect right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

However, a twist occurred when esteemed Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed that Galatasaray are pushing to sign Gundogan<\/a>, and he is keen on a move to Istanbul. <\/p>\n

Now, Ilkay Gundogan<\/a> has been speaking to the Manchester Evening News<\/a> as Manchester City prepare to embark on the FIFA Club World Cup, offering a strong hint as to where his future lies.<\/p>\n

New Ilkay Gundogan comments suggest he is firmly focused on Manchester City amidst Galatasaray rumours<\/p>\n

Galatasaray have already signed Leroy Sane<\/a> this summer, so the Turkish giants mean business.<\/p>\n

However, the Super Lig outfit may have to move on from Gundogan.<\/p>\n

When asked about the arrivals of Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri, the 34-year-old said he feels excited to play alongside them, and also spoke about the upcoming 2025\/26 campaign, providing a clear signal that he is only focused on Manchester City right now.<\/p>\n

Gundogan revealed: \u201cThey\u2019re really exciting additions. I\u2019m looking forward to playing with them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know we didn\u2019t meet our usual standards last season but that\u2019s in the past. This is a new season and we\u2019re very motivated and excited to start the right way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gundo magic \ud83e\ude84 pic.twitter.com\/NLuUVnXPk3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Manchester City (@ManCity) April 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Of course, anything could happen this summer with Galatasaray still eager to sign Gundogan, but these quotes suggest he fully intends on seeing out the final year of his contract.<\/p>\n

Galatasaray move seems likely if Manchester City do decide to force Ilkay Gundogan out<\/p>\n

Manchester City News<\/strong> understand Gundogan does hope to star for Galatasaray<\/a> before he retires, as he is believed to be a huge fan of the Turkish giants, who play in the homeland of his parents.<\/p>\n

Therefore, if Pep Guardiola<\/a> openly tells the man born in Gelsenkirchen that he should depart this summer, a move to the Rams Park seems his likeliest destination. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n