Ilkay Gundogan
Born: October 24, 1990
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Nationality:
German
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Position: Midfielder
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2005-2008 | VfL Bochum |
Senior | 2008-2009 | VfL Bochum |
2009-2011 | Nuremberg | |
2011-2016 | Borussia Dortmund | |
2016-2023 | Manchester City | |
2023-2024 | Barcelona | |
2024- | Manchester City | |
International | 2011- | Germany |
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Man City transfer news: Ilkay Gundogan update delivered by Galatasaray head coach
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk delivers an update on the future of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who has been linked with a summer transfer to the Turkish giants.08:57
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Man City transfer news: Manuel Akanji to Galatasaray “would suit everyone” after “post-treble malaise”
Manuel Akanji joining Galatasaray this summer “would suit everyone” as he is currently ‘blocking the path’ for some of Manchester City’s younger defenders to feature regularly under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 22, 08:15
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Man City transfer news: Attacker ‘very unlikely to leave’ despite Pep Guardiola’s wish for a smaller squad
Pep Guardiola is planning to trim his Manchester City squad this summer, but one of his attackers is reportedly set to stay at the Etihad Stadium.Jul 15, 16:28
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Morgan Gibbs-White latest: How Man City could benefit from Tottenham ‘doing the dirty work’ amid Nottingham Forest’s legal complaint
There is a “small possibility” that Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 14, 19:16
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Man City 22-23 vs. PSG 24-25: Why Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team would “smother the brilliance” of Luis Enrique's 24-25 side
Manchester City’s “vastly underrated” treble-winning team from the 2022-23 season would “smother the brilliance” of PSG’s 2024-25 side in a hypothetical one-off match, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 14, 15:10
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Man City 'agree personal terms' with Nottingham Forest star as Pep Guardiola continues summer rebuild
Manchester City reportedly agree personal terms with Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White, as they look to continue their rebuild ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.Jul 9, 16:35
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 9, 10:42
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Man City transfer news: Three midfielders tipped to leave amid “opportunistic” Nico Gonzalez exit rumours
Man City would be “stupid” to let Nico Gonzalez leave the club just six months after signing him for £50m, as three other midfielders could soon be heading for the exit door, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 7, 19:16
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s side to hold talks with ‘big-name players’ ahead of potential exits
Manchester City are reportedly set for crunch talks with some of their ‘big-name players’ as they work to trim Pep Guardiola’s bloated squad in the summer transfer window.Jul 3, 12:49
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Man City summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a look at Man City's top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions for the 2025 summer transfer window.Jul 3, 07:00
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Man City 3-4 Al-Hilal (AET): Pep Guardiola, Simone Inzaghi react to chaotic Club World Cup last-16 clash
Pep Guardiola and Simone Inzaghi react to Al-Hilal's chaotic 4-3 extra-time victory over Manchester City in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup.Jul 1, 08:41
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Manchester City expiring contracts: Who is free to leave in 2026 and 2027?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's expiring contracts for next summer and in 2027.Jul 1, 07:00
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Man City lineup vs. Al-Hilal: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash as Pep Guardiola makes eight changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Monday's Club World Cup last-16 clash with Al-Hilal.Jun 28, 10:54
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Juventus vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rodri starts, Yildiz benched for Club World Cup Group G decider
Juventus and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G top-spot decider at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.Jun 26, 18:30
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Rodri: Man City midfielder feeling “very strong”, but admits he faces long road back to “reach my level”
Manchester City midfielder Rodri admits that it will take him “months” to get back to his best after recovering from a serious knee injury.Jun 26, 13:25
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Man City injury news: Claudio Echeverri blow confirmed by Pep Guardiola, Rodri update delivered before Juventus Club World Cup clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the fitness of Claudio Echeverri and Rodri ahead of Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup clash against Juventus.Jun 26, 07:59
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Man City lineup vs. Juventus: Predicted XI for Club World Cup Group G top spot decider
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash with Juventus.Jun 24, 22:49
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Preview: Juventus vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash between Juventus and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 24, 20:00
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Andrea Cambiaso: “Bitter” Juventus star has “something to prove” in Club World Cup clash after failed Man City transfer
“Bitter” Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso will have “something to prove” in Thursday’s Club World Cup showdown with Man City following his failed transfer to the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 24, 18:50
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John Stones: Man City would sell injury-hit defender “in a heartbeat” as “really awkward conversations” will take place over future
Manchester City would sell John Stones “in a heartbeat” if they received offers for his services this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole.Jun 24, 07:51
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Ilkay Gundogan: Man City "will be looking to move on” Galatasaray-linked midfielder as “obvious” transfer claim is made
Ilkay Gundogan is the “obvious” midfielder for Man City to move on this summer as Pep Guardiola seeks to trim his squad, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 23, 17:40
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Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri offer “very encouraging” Man City boost at Club World Cup
Man City’s new signings Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri have made a “very encouraging” start to life under Pep Guardiola at the FIFA Club World Cup, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 23, 16:13
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Ilkay Gundogan drops Man City future hint after Club World Cup man-of-the-match display
Manchester City lynchpin Ilkay Gundogan delivers the latest on his future with the eight-time Premier League winners following their Club World Cup thrashing of Al-Ain.Jun 23, 08:34
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Manchester City qualify for Club World Cup last 16 with 6-0 win over Al Ain
Manchester City ease past Al-Ain 6-0 at the Club World Cup, sealing qualification for the last 16 and setting up a potential clash with Real Madrid in the knockout stage.Jun 23, 06:02
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Ilkay Gundogan: Pep Guardiola delivers transfer update on Man City midfielder amid Galatasaray ‘agreement’
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides an update on the future of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan amid reported interest from Galatasaray.Jun 22, 16:58
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Man City 'make key decision' on Ilkay Gundogan future amid Galatasaray transfer links
Manchester City reportedly make a key decision over Ilkay Gundogan's future amid transfer links with Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray.Jun 21, 09:24
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Man City vs. Wydad AC confirmed lineups: Cherki, Reijnders, Ait-Nouri debut decisions made for Club World Cup opener
Manchester City confirm their starting lineup for today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G opener against Wydad AC in Philadelphia.Jun 18, 15:05
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Jurgen Klopp's greatest games as Liverpool manager on German's 58th birthday
Sports Mole looks back on Jurgen Klopp's greatest games as Liverpool manager.Jun 16, 15:33
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Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki sends Manchester United "kill" message as Pep Guardiola looks to win Premier League
Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki speaks about his ambitions at the club, as well as his desire for revenge against Manchester United.Jun 15, 22:38
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Man City's Ilkay Gundogan 'attracting interest' from Turkish giants ahead of Club World Cup
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray reportedly express an interest in signing Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan this summer.Jun 15, 16:55
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Man City confirm 27-man Club World Cup squad: Jack Grealish decision made as four new signings are included
Manchester City name a 27-man squad for this summer's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States which includes four new signings and five notable omissions.Jun 11, 17:37
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Tijjani Reijnders to Man City transfer given seal of approval as Pep Guardiola’s £46.5m arrival “walks straight into the team”
Manchester City’s latest signing Tijjani Reijnders is a “complete midfielder” and “walks straight into the team” under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 11, 12:31
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Man City sign Rayan Ait-Nouri: How “one of the best” Premier League full-backs will help transform Pep Guardiola’s team
Man City’s new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri is “one of the best” full-backs in the Premier League who will “help City an awful lot” from a tactical perspective, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 9, 19:03
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The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between treble-chasing PSG and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.Jun 6, 19:39
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How Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki at Club World Cup as triple transfer edges closes
Sports Mole takes a look at how Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in Pep Guardiola’s side.Jun 6, 14:59
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Claudio Echeverri could decide his Man City future at Club World Cup as "honest" transfer claim is made about "gifted" starlet
Claudio Echeverri is "likely" to leave Man City on loan this summer, but a strong performance at the FIFA Club World Cup could persuade Pep Guardiola to keep him in his senior squad for next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 4, 18:02
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Shirt numbers available to Tijjani Reijnders at Man City with £58.9m transfer 'almost done'
Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to Tijjani Reijnders ahead of his impending transfer to Manchester City.Jun 4, 10:43
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Ex-Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders "will challenge" Pep Guardiola at Man City as "really smart move" is given green light
Man City could benefit from having ex-Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders 'challenging' Pep Guardiola as part of his backroom staff next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 3, 10:20
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side learning from 'very obvious mistakes' as summer intentions are made clear
Man City's transfer intentions for the summer are "very clear" after 'very obvious mistakes' were made prior to the start of last season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 2, 16:51
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Mateo Kovacic injury: Potential return date, Man City midfield replacements after statement confirms Club World Cup blow
Manchester City announce that midfielder Mateo Kovacic has undergone surgery on an Achilles injury.Jun 2, 11:04