İlkay Gündoğan officially joined Galatasaray after leaving Manchester City for the second time, with his salary now disclosed by the Turkish champions.
The former Germany international, who once captained City during their historic treble-winning campaign, sealed his move on the final day of the transfer window.
The 34-year-old midfielder’s career has taken him across some of Europe’s biggest clubs. After an initial exit from City in 2023 to join Barcelona, Gündoğan spent just a season in Spain before returning to Manchester.
His comeback at the Etihad, however, did not unfold as expected. With limited playing time and tactical changes leaving him sidelined, he was made available for transfer once again.
That paved the way for his move to Turkey, where Galatasaray quickly stepped in to secure his services.
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Galatasaray announced the financial details of the deal on their official website, confirming Ilkay Gündogan’s salary package over the next two years.
The midfielder has signed a contract that runs until June 2027 and will earn a guaranteed net fee of €4.5 million per season.
In their official statement, Galatasaray wrote: “An agreement has been reached with Manchester City Football Club Limited regarding the free transfer of professional footballer İlkay Gündoğan.
“A contract has been signed with the footballer, valid until the end of the 2026/2027 season.”
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While the move may not match the financial scale of his previous contracts in England or Spain, the guaranteed figure ensures that the midfielder remains among the best-paid players in the Turkish Süper Lig.
His two-year deal will see him pocket close to €9 million in total, excluding potential bonuses and incentives tied to performance or trophies.
A High-Profile Arrival for Galatasaray
The signing represents a major coup for Galatasaray, who continue to bolster their squad with players of international pedigree.
Bringing in a player of Gündoğan’s calibre, fresh from recent spells at Barcelona and Manchester City, underlines the club’s ambitions to dominate.
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Also, Gündoğan’s arrival is expected to add significant experience and stability in their midfield.
