Ilkay Gundogan

[RayCTID]

Disappointing news but fair enough; Barcelona gave him a two year contract and with us there were no real guarantees in that Gundo would have been good enough for a second season (Fernandinho being a recent example).

 

[Trickyblues]

If he leaves City it is all downhill from here, thank you for the moments, the memories, the trophies and the unbelievable highs, I wish you all the best in your retirement

Downhill for who? Gundo or city?

 

[JewelZee]

He has already played there, he has rotated with Haaland as striker and in the spot behind the striker (KdB usually).

I think Bernie will likely leave tbh. Rice seems Arsenal bound.

I know he has but I can't see it as being viable long term. Although he's an extremely talented footballer first touch and ball retention are not at the top of his list in terms of attributes. I can actually see him moving wide on occasion tho. I believe we will make a serious push for Rice and if that doesn't work out we'll move onto another established midfielder. We can't expect the same results in terms of health, fitness, and availability this term from KDB, Kovacic, and Bernardo/Foden as we got last term from KDB, Gundo, and Bernardo. The midfield needs to become similar to the defense in terms of options and depth. JMO

 

[MadchesterCity]

Downhill for who? Gundo or city?

Gundo and Barca, City are the crest of the wave

 

[JewelZee]

Downhill for who? Gundo or city?

I'd have to assume he means Gundo...

 

[Dogtanian]

Bit annoyed, I'm pretty sure he had that plan all along, why couldn't he just be honest and say had a great time and I'm gonna bow out here instead of the oh I've not made up my mind yet nonsense

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Auf Wiedersehen Gundo , thanks for the memories as Bob Hope used to sing to with great aplomb.

Needed a new challenge to play out his career in a warmer climate with more time on the ball albeit I still felt he could give us another season or two but after some questioning the transfer from Dortmund I think its fair to say even the worst of doubters came to their senses.

To get the best years of football from any player no matter their qualities and value to the team in all aspects that go beyond the playing time is all one supporter can ask for and we certainly got that from this player in spades.

Awfully glad you came
Cheerio
Thank you
Thank you so much.

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[mancity1]

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LOL Gundy is no ones pet but thank god Jimmy Nail wouldn't.

 

[Jack74]

Why didn’t he just say am off to Barca he as wanted to go there since Christmas

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Gundo and Barca, City are the crest of the wave

He's fucking daft to go there unless his sole motivation was lifestyle. FDJ Pedri Gavi is set in stone and he'll spend most of that 3 years sat on the bench not playing.