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News circulating around the footballing world suggests Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan's move to Manchester City is a done deal.
What do we know?
Manchester City's Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain and in-coming Blues boss Pep Guardiola had a meeting in Amsterdam's Conservatorium Hotel at the beginning of March to discuss Ilkay Gundogan's release clause, which is believed to be in the region of £23 million. Also in attendance was the 25-year-old's agent, and uncle, Ilhan. By all accounts the meeting lasted 45 minutes.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has said the club would be willing to sell midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in the summer.
Gundogan dislocated a knee cap earlier this month and will miss Germany's Euro 2016 campaign but should be ready for the new season.
Ilkay Gundogan's style of play
Gundogan is capable of playing anywhere in the midfield. He can play as a central midfielder, defensive midfielder and also he is capable of playing in the attacking midfielder position.
Jurgen Klopp, his former Dortmund coach, described Gundogan as...
'Intelligent and complete midfielder with numerous strengths. Although he had a tough start at Dortmund where he admitted that 'things hadn't gone as well as I had thought', his 'willingness to learn' and 'great attitude', according to Klopp, have allowed him to play a pivotal role in his later career at the club. He was able to fit into Dortmund's explosive playing style 'by combining creativity and outstanding passing with the defensive attributes and tireless energy needed'.
Read more: http://www.manchestercity.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=566830#ixzz49Gz5go00
What do we know?
Manchester City's Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain and in-coming Blues boss Pep Guardiola had a meeting in Amsterdam's Conservatorium Hotel at the beginning of March to discuss Ilkay Gundogan's release clause, which is believed to be in the region of £23 million. Also in attendance was the 25-year-old's agent, and uncle, Ilhan. By all accounts the meeting lasted 45 minutes.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has said the club would be willing to sell midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in the summer.
Gundogan dislocated a knee cap earlier this month and will miss Germany's Euro 2016 campaign but should be ready for the new season.
Ilkay Gundogan's style of play
Gundogan is capable of playing anywhere in the midfield. He can play as a central midfielder, defensive midfielder and also he is capable of playing in the attacking midfielder position.
Jurgen Klopp, his former Dortmund coach, described Gundogan as...
'Intelligent and complete midfielder with numerous strengths. Although he had a tough start at Dortmund where he admitted that 'things hadn't gone as well as I had thought', his 'willingness to learn' and 'great attitude', according to Klopp, have allowed him to play a pivotal role in his later career at the club. He was able to fit into Dortmund's explosive playing style 'by combining creativity and outstanding passing with the defensive attributes and tireless energy needed'.
Read more: http://www.manchestercity.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=566830#ixzz49Gz5go00
