Manchester City’s German midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, has bid farewell to the club after his transfer to Catalan giants, Barcelona FC.
The German captained Manchester City to their first-ever UEFA Champions League in their treble-winning 2022/23 season.
After spending seven long years with Manchester City, the new FC Barcelona player has won 12 major titles while scoring 60 goals in 304 appearances.
After 7 years a wonderful time ends. You made me realize all my dreams. 🏆💯 I will carry you forever in my heart. Once a blue, always a blue! Thank you @ManCity! 💙🫶🏼 pic.twitter.com/YLCrsJU0TG
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) June 26, 2023
Below is his farewell message for the club:
‘Goodbyes are never easy, but it’s even harder with this team. When I had to break the news to the boys that I was leaving in our group chat, I was very emotional. I will miss all of them, honestly. But I am happy to say that I’m leaving here as a champion, and I have nothing but love for the club in my heart.
‘It’s amazing what we achieved. Five Premier League titles in my seven years here. Two FA Cups. The Champions League. The treble. But those are just trophies. The thing that I will remember the most is the feeling inside the squad, especially this season. I’ve never experienced something like it in football.’
