Ilkay Gundogan has signed a two-year deal with FC Barcelona on a free transfer, with the option to extend it for another year. He becomes Barcelona's first transfer this summer.
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Gundogan's new role
Gundogan, who evolved as a midfielder under Pep Guardiola, will look to fill the void left by Sergio Busquets in midfield for Manchester City.
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Gundogan bids adieu
"For me, it has been a total privilege and pleasure to be part of Manchester City for the last seven years. Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family," said Gundogan.
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His numbers for Manchester City
Gundogan spent seven long years at Manchester City and mustered 304 appearances for the club. He is among the 12 footballers to achieve the landmark for City.
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60 goals across competitions
Gundogan netted 60 goals for the club across competitions. Notably, 188 of these appearances came in the Premier League where he scored 44 times.
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Five Premier League honors
Gundogan won the Premier League honor five times. He was an integral part of this City team that won the treble last season and also won the PL thrice in a row.