Manchester City have announced the signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.
He becomes Pep Guardiola’s first recruit at the Etihad and City will pay around £20million plus add-ons for the 25-year-old.
The Premier League have taken the decision to sign the German midfielder, despite the fact he is still recovering from injury. Gundogan dislocated his kneecap in May.
“I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City,” he told City’s official website.
“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.”
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