ILKAY GUNDOGAN NEWS

Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era

Manchester City has kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki from Lyon for 36 million euros in time to play in the Club World Cup

4 DAYS AGO

Starting role in return to City Gundogan started in 25 of his 33 appearances while notching one goal on 27 shots and six assists on 44 chances created to go along with 60 crosses in the Premier League.

Impact Gundogan returned to City after one season with Barcelona and was right back where he left the club, starting only two games after returning to the club and not giving that spot up. However, he would see a major drop in his goal contributions with seven compared to his 12 in his last season with the club, as he did have to take on more of a defensive role. He did see an automatic clause triggered for an extra year on his contract and hopes to remain with the club. That said, his future still seems uncertain as the club plans to bring some youth into their midfield.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan breaks silence on Man City future amid exit rumors | Sporting News Canada Ilkay Gundogan has shared his thoughts on his future at Man City future amid exit rumors.

MAY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ilkay Gundogan breaks silence on Man City future amid exit rumors | Sporting News Ilkay Gundogan has shared his thoughts on his future at Man City future amid exit rumors.

MAY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Finds back of net Gundogan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Fulham.

Impact Gundogan saw another final match day to enjoy with City, as the midfielder would score a goal in the 21st minute, although a bit less thrilling than the previous season finale goals for the German. This does give him two straight games with a goal contribution, as he saw an assist last match. This was the midfielder's first goal of the season as well, waiting until his 33rd appearance of the season to reach that feat.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

"He's still got it", "He was exceptional" - Fans hail Manchester City star after their 2-0 win over Fulham in PL clash Manchester City concluded their Premier League campaign with a routine 2-0 win away to Fulham on Sunday, and fans hailed Ilkay Gundogan for...

MAY 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Assist against Cherries Gundogan registered one assist on one chance created and one shot in Tuesday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact Gundogan returned to the starting XI Tuesday after coming off the bench in their FA Cup final loss, seeing 89 minutes of play in the midfield. He would see an assist in the win, finding Bernardo Silva in the 38th minute of the match for their second goal. This was his sixth assist of the season, all of which account for his league goal contributions in 34 appearances (24 starts) this season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City

Omar Marmoush’s stunning long-range strike upstaged Kevin De Bruyne on the Manchester City great’s Etihad farewell

MAY 20

Man City scores late winner to beat Aston Villa 2-1 and boost Champions League hopes

Matheus Nunes scored in stoppage time as Manchester City took a big step toward Champions League qualification with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League

APRIL 22

Earns late assist Gundogan assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton.

Impact Gundogan is seeing some more success late into the season after struggling a bit to start the season, with he midfielder seeing another assist Saturday. This makes it two straight outings with an assist, also earning one against Crystal Palace last match. He now has five asisst in 29 league appearances, with those his only goal contributions of the season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Unheralded O'Reilly stars again for Man City as Villa thrashes Newcastle in Premier League

Nico O’Reilly is proving to be an unlikely trump card in Manchester City’s bid to secure Champions League qualification from the Premier League

APRIL 19

Liverpool can win 20th English league title this weekend to equal Man United's record

The countdown is on for Liverpool to clinch a record-tying 20th English top-flight title

APRIL 17

Ilkay Gundogan hints at next career move after signing new Man City contract | Sporting News Ilkay Gundogan has provided some insight into his next career move after signing new contract at Manchester City.

APRIL 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ilkay Gundogan hints at next career move after signing new Man City contract | Sporting News Canada Ilkay Gundogan has provided some insight into his next career move after signing new contract at Manchester City.

APRIL 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Assist Saturday Gundogan assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-2 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Gundogan earned his second assist in five matches Saturday, finding Omar Marmoush in the 36th minute. He now has four assists in league play this season, with those being his only goal contributions of the campaign. He also added three goals and two chances created, bringing him to 23 and 34, respectively this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

llkay Gundogan explain reasons for Man City struggles this season | Sporting News Canada Ilkay Gundogan reveals where Man City’s problems lie this season. Can they find their spark in time to finish strong?

APRIL 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Whips in six crosses Gundogan generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Leicester City.

Impact Gundogan didn't see a goal contribution but was hosted a solid match in the middle of the midfield, notching a shot, two chances created and six crosses. He would see a decent amount of his work of corners, taking four in the contest. With the German likely to leave the club this summer, he will hope to end on a strong point and add to his minimal three goal contributions this season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Guardiola has already made his first selection call for next month's FA Cup semifinal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola might have already made his first selection call for next month’s FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest

MARCH 30

Earns assist Gundogan assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Brighton.

Impact Gundogan was back in the starting XI Saturday after going unused last match, seeing the full 90 minutes of work. He was decent and had a few productive moves, with one leading to an asisst in the 39th minute. This marks his third assist in league play this season and those are his only goal contributions in league play this campaign.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Gundogan assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-0 win over Newcastle United.

Impact Gundogan finally gained another goal contribution after a long drought dating back to Nov. 2, finding Omar Marmoush in the 24th minute for the club's second goal of the match. These are his only two goal contributions in league play this season, also having two goals in UCL play. He has now started in four of his past five appearances.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in three crosses Gundogan registered three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Gundogan wasn't all that involved Saturday, with the midfielder only seeing one chance created and three crosses in the loss. This marks his ninth straight match in the starting XI, starting in 13 of his 16 league appearances. However, he has gone six appearances since his last goal contribution.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records three shots Gundogan recorded three shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Gundogan was pretty quiet as City recorded yet another loss, only notching one interception and three shots. He has now gone four matches since his last goal contribution, only having three in his 20 appearances since rejoining City. That said, he is return to Manchester has not gone to plan, with the German likely being past his prime days.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"He said we don't need…sorry?" - Guardiola disagrees with Gundogan as Manchester City midfielder makes 'careless' claim after loss to Juventus Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola disagreed with midfielder Ilkay Gundogan's comments about his side 'overcomplicating' things after the...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Second UCL goal Gundogan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-3 draw versus Feyenoord.

Impact Gundogan scored the club's second goal of the match Tuesday, finding the net in the 50th minute. This is his second goal in the competition this season, reaching that on 10 shots. He has now started in three of his five UCL appearances, notching seven chances created, 10 shots and 14 crosses in those games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan Admits Premier League Title Hopes Are in Jeopardy Manchester City midfielder İlkay Gündoğan admitted that his side’s hopes of winning a record-extending fifth consecutive Premier League titl...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • SI.COM