2023-05-16 15:01:00
Eleven trophies already lifted and potentially another three before leaving. Ilkay Gündogan (32) dreams of ending his romance with Manchester City in the most beautiful way. He has in any case decided to give himself the means by recalling, for a few weeks, that his class and his talent had in no way diminished over time. On the contrary.
A double against Leeds ten days ago in the league. Another at Everton this Sunday in their 300th game for City to move closer to a title win. And in between, a decisive pass on the lawn of Real Madrid to give a psychological advantage on the way to the final. Gündogan is in sparkling form.
”But it’s not just about scoring goals: he has shown that he can do everything and above all do it wellpoints out his coach Pep Guardiola. He shows his importance and his commitment to all of us and the club every day.”
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Significantly underestimated on the international level (notably because he evolves in the shadow of Kevin De Bruyne), the German international nevertheless has exceptional qualities. In addition to his excellent finish from the second zone, he improves his partners and his team by simplifying the game, creating spaces, being aggressive on the ball and bringing real serenity.
“When he speaks, everyone listens to him.”
“He’s a guy close to the box with an incredible sense of goal. And he can do it as a defensive midfielder without a problem.rejoices Guardiola who made him his captain after the departure of Fernandinho. He does not speak a lot. But when he does, everyone listens. It is the power of the leader. And he shows it in every practice, showing up on time, living for his job 24/7 and playing the way he does.”
The beautiful story is coming to an end, however, seven years after his arrival from Borussia Dortmund. His contract expires on June 30 and he does not seem inclined to renew it. “Nobody knows what will happen, maybe he will stay. Hopefully”Guardiola said over the weekend, two days before Spanish newspaper Sport announced that a verbal agreement between the midfielder and FC Barcelona has been reached for the next three seasons.
“I feel privileged to be part of this incredible club for almost seven years now. I’ve been through a lot, ups and downs, but I didn’t want to miss a moment”he launched on Sunday after this great performance at Everton which he will try to reproduce this Wednesday evening to get the last trophy he misses, on June 10 in Istanbul.
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