German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has completed a move from Manchester City to Turkish champions Galatasaray, the two clubs confirmed on Tuesday. The transfer is subject to international clearance.
Gundogan, 34, joins Galatasaray on a free transfer and has signed a contract that runs until the end of the 2026/27 season. According to the Turkish club, he will earn a net salary of €4.5 million in each of the final two seasons of his deal.
The midfielder, whose parents are Turkish, expressed his delight at continuing his career in a country that holds deep personal significance. “I have no doubts Manchester City will enjoy much more success in the future and I will certainly be watching on from afar as I continue my career in Turkey, a country that means ever such a lot to me,” he said.
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“Manchester City will always hold a special place in my heart. To win the Premier League and FA Cup trophies meant so much to me but to then be afforded the opportunity of lifting the Champions League trophy for this Club for the first time, especially in Istanbul, will live with me forever.”
Gundogan made 358 appearances across two spells with City, scoring 65 goals and lifting 14 trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble in 2023, when he captained the side.
He first joined the English champions from Borussia Dortmund in 2016 before departing for Barcelona in 2023. He returned to Manchester for the 2024/25 campaign, scoring five goals and providing eight assists in 54 appearances across all competitions.
With his move to Istanbul, Gundogan will now look to bring his wealth of experience and leadership to Galatasaray as they seek to extend their dominance in Turkish football and make a mark in Europe.
