Ilkay Gundogan has penned an emotional letter to Manchester Metropolis followers as he joins Turkish Champions, Galatasaray on a free switch, Softfootball reviews.
The 34-year-old, who had a 12 months left on his contract with the Cityzens was allowed to affix Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray after he agreed a deal till the tip of the 2026-27 season.
Simply earlier than the switch deadline in England on September 1, Gundogan was near the transfer to Galatasaray with negotiations in its remaining phases nevertheless it wasn’t concluded till some hours in the past. Because of the Turkish window which doesn’t shut till September 12.
Writing a private notice through his official X deal with, Gundogan defined to Man Metropolis followers. He wrote:
Expensive Cityzens, I need to be trustworthy with you… the rationale why I’m leaving may be very easy: I nonetheless need to play soccer as usually as attainable, as a result of that’s what I like essentially the most. I’ll flip 35 quickly, however I nonetheless really feel very match and I really imagine I can proceed to carry out at a excessive degree for a Champions League staff. And never simply that – I now have the chance to affix my childhood favorite membership, in a rustic which means a lot to me.
Man Metropolis desire a new starting after an unimaginable period – one thing I can totally perceive and respect. I’ll by no means, ever neglect what this nice membership has performed for me over so a few years. Most of my time right here was completely implausible and extremely profitable. The membership and town of Manchester will at all times maintain a really particular place in my coronary heart.
I need to thank all my teammates, the chairman, everybody working behind the scenes, each fan – and naturally Pep, who made this superb time attainable. I’m leaving Metropolis with nice gratitude – Thanks – on behalf of my entire household.
Gundogan has loved a nice profession that has seen him play for the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Manchester Metropolis and the German nationwide staff.
