""It was amazing. I would say it's more than just a manager-player relationship. It's more than that. He gave me everything that I wanted in football, I've learned so much. He had such a big impact also on my career, and I think without him that what I've achieved, what we have achieved, would not have been possible. I think every single player that played under him, especially in the era of Manchester City, will probably say the same.""
""Gundogan also captained City to the treble in the 2022-23 season before leaving for Barcelona and returning a year later to Guardiola's side in 2024. Gundogan made 358 appearances across all competitions for City, spanning from his debut in September 2016 and after his single-season stint at Barcelona, with only Ederson, Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva managing more in that period. He managed 65 goals and 44 assists, leaving him ninth on City's list for goal involvements in the same timeframe, with 109.""
""Gundogan also captained City to the treble in the 2022-23 season before leaving for Barcelona and returning a year later to Guardiola's side in 2024. The German veteran left the Etihad Stadium for Galatasaray earlier this month, having played eight seasons with City across two spells that brought five Premier League titles and a Champions League crown. Ilkay Gundogan has joined Galatasaray on a permanent deal, subject to international clearance. Thank you, @IlkayGuendogan - Manchester City (@ManCity) September 2, 2025""
Ilkay Gundogan expressed that working under Pep Guardiola was more than a manager-player relationship and that Guardiola gave him everything he wanted in football. Gundogan credited Guardiola with a huge impact on his career and said his achievements would not have been possible without him. Gundogan spent eight seasons across two spells at Manchester City, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League, and captained the 2022-23 treble. He made 358 appearances, scored 65 goals and supplied 44 assists, totaling 109 goal involvements. Gundogan has joined Galatasaray on a permanent deal, subject to international clearance.
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