Galatasaray nears deal for Manchester City’s İlkay Gündoğan
İlkay Gündoğan is on the verge of a surprise move to Galatasaray, with the Turkish transfer window remaining open until September 12. Manchester City has granted the 34-year-old German-Turkish midfielder permission to travel to Istanbul for a medical and final negotiations.
The deal, which could be finalized within the next 24 hours, would see Gündoğan sign a contract until 2027 with the Turkish champions.
This move marks a significant homecoming for the veteran midfielder, who has deep family roots in Turkey.
Gündoğan’s departure represents a notable loss for Manchester City, where he has been a key figure and leader under Pep Guardiola.
Despite not featuring this season, his experience and technical quality had made him an important part of the squad.
For Galatasaray, qualifying for the Champions League, securing Gündoğan’s signature is a major coup.
His arrival brings immense European experience and leadership to a squad aiming to compete on multiple fronts.
The transfer underscores the continued pull of Turkish clubs, even after other major European leagues have closed their windows.
