OFFICIAL: Manchester City signs Ilkay Gundogan

Gundogan is looking forward to working with Pep Guardiola

 

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund.

The midfielder becomes the first signing under new boss Pep Guardiola - despite being out with a dislocated knee.

The deal was announced in slightly bizarre style on Twitter, with the player tweeting "ANNOUNCE GUNDOGAN" to City.

The club's account then responded with "Sounds like a plan... Let's do it!"

The 25-year-old has penned a four-year deal at the Etihad and declared himself delighted to have made the move to the Premier League.

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Ilkay Gündogan ✔‎@Guendogan8

@MCFC ANNOUNCE GUNDOGAN! 

8:58 AM - 2 Jun 2016

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“I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City,” said Gundogan. “When I learned of City’s interest my heart was set on coming here and things have moved very quickly.

“I have loved my time with Borussia Dortmund and I would like to thank the club and the supporters for the five very happy years I spent there.

“They gave me a platform to play on and I became a better player because of the belief, patience and trust they showed in me.

 

 

“Now I have a new challenge and that is to achieve great things with City. The opportunity to work with a coach like Pep Guardiola is something I am really looking forward to and I am flattered to be the first signing the Club has made this summer. 

   “I can promise the City fans I will give everything to help us win titles both in England and the Champions League. These are exciting times.

                “I have my best years ahead of me and I think we can achieve great things together. I can’t wait to begin this new chapter in my career.”