adminGerman midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has joined Manchester City from Bundesliga side Borus Dortmund on a four-year deal, the Premier League club announced yesterday.
The 25-year-old, who had a year remaining on his Dortmund contract, is the club’s first signing since they confirmed Spanish coach Pep Guardiola would take over at the Etihad from Manuel Pellegrini prior to the start of next season.
City did not disclose financial details of the deal but British media reported that Gundogan would cost the Premier League club around £20 million ($29 million).
“I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City,” Gundogan said in a statement on City’s website (www.mcfc.co.uk).
“The opportunity to work with a coach like Pep Guardiola is something I’m really looking forward to and I’m flattered to be the first signing the club has made this summer.” — AP
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