Ilkay Gündogan Set To Join Galatasaray In Blockbuster Transfer

Ilkay Gündogan is about to join Galatasaray after Manchester City allowed him to travel to Istanbul to finalize the deal. The German midfielder is expected to sign with Galatasaray until June 2027 in the next 24 hours, as confirmed by recent reports.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City has given Ilkay Gündogan permission to fly to Turkey to finish transfer talks with Galatasaray. The 34-year-old midfielder, who was important to City, is likely to sign a three-year contract worth €5 million per season. Gündogan, who has Turkish roots, will complete medical tests before the transfer is announced. The late move surprised many fans because Gündogan has been key to City’s success in recent seasons.

GÜNDOGAN’S IMPACT AND TEAM SITUATION

This season, Gündogan played 29 games for Manchester City in the Premier League, scoring 4 goals and assisting 6 times. His ability to manage the midfield and lead by example was important as City finished third, behind Arsenal and Champions Liverpool. Meanwhile, Galatasaray is currently leading the Turkish Süper Lig, two points ahead of Fenerbahçe in second place, which shows their strong position in the title race.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Gündogan is expected to complete his contract and be revealed as a Galatasaray player within the next day. Galatasaray’s next match is against Trabzonspor in the Süper Lig. Trabzonspor is in third place, seven points behind Galatasaray. This will be an important match in the title race. If Gündogan completes his transfer in time, he could play in the match and quickly strengthen Galatasaray’s midfield. The club and its fans hope his arrival will help win another league title and make a successful Champions League run.