Ilkay Gundogan

[ManCityGR!]

He’s off. A real shame but understandable. Legend.

Huge disappointment that he leaves but maybe it will be even good for us as he will get to his 34 years by late October so his pace will be even less.
And I'm not saying this because he leaves. OK maybe for 1 year more he would have been fine but maybe not.

Anyway good luck to him and thankfully we can replace him with someone that will be even greater if that's possible.

 

[cookster]

Gutted, love Gundo as a player but more as a human being. Such a humble guy, we were lucky to get 7 years.

 

[footballmanager]

this sucks but if he wants to leave thats probably the best for both sides.Also, his contract is finishing, so we dont really have a say. all the best for him except when/if he plays against us

 

[waspish]

Always thought what ever offer we offered Gundo he wouldn’t of took it he and his family want a change! Personally it’s the right time for him to go especially after winning everything with us..

 

[cookster]

He's said as much in the past. Think he implied that he might take the 10 if available, but he had the chance when Sergio left and decided to stick with 47.

His Grandad passed at 47. He ain't changing.

 

[cookster]

Why? So sure are you.

It's a special number. Relates to his Grandad Ronnie.

 

[skillman]

Wounded. As soon as the CL was won, he was gone I reckon - why not bow out on a high? I watched a Kompany thing recently and he decided to leave after scoring that Leicester goal because why wouldn't you go out on top?

Gundo probably still thinking the same and he's given us that much since being here that he's earned that right to make a decision.

The Villa goals, the FA Cup final goals, that 20/21 season - loads of brilliant, brilliant memories at a bargain price. What a piece of business.

Versatile genius, good luck.

 

[levets]

Why? So sure are you.

Because he chose 47 in honour of his Grandad, who died aged 47

 

[adrianr]

Can we do a sort of flexi player loan where we get him back for the final 5-8 games of the season?

 

[mcfcpride]

Honestly best time to leave, we just won the treble. Players leaving now is the best time, on a big high. It frees up room for younger talent and allows us to build and give more time for our future players.

Goodbye captain and thank you for everything.