Former Manchester City player Ilkay Gundogan expressed his gratitude to the English club. Earlier, Catalan side Barcelona officially announced the transfer of the German midfielder.
Ilkay Gundogan, Getty Images- "Being part of Manchester City for seven years has been a real honour and pleasure for me. Manchester was my home and I felt like part of a special family at City.
I was lucky enough to experience so many unforgettable moments, and this season's captaincy is the greatest experience of my career.
First of all, I would like to thank Pep. The opportunity to play under him for so long and learn from him is something I will never forget. I would also like to thank all my teammates, both current and previous. They played a special role in making my time here incredible.
And, of course, I want to thank the incredible Manchester City fans. They have supported me since my transfer and I owe them a lot for that support. This club has helped me fulfil all my dreams and I will always be grateful for this opportunity. I will keep City in my heart. Once a blue, always a blue," said Gundogan.
It will be recalled that Ilkay Gundogan has been defending the colours of Manchester City since 2016. The German has played 304 matches and scored 60 goals. As a member of the Citizens, Ilkay Gundogan became a five-time English champion and Champions League winner.
