Gundogan signs contract extension with Manchester City (Punch)

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City celebrates scoring a goal to make it 4-1 during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ilkay Gundogan, Pep Guardiola’s first signing as Manchester City manager in 2016, signed a three-year contract extension with the Premier League champions on Friday the club announced.

The 28-year-old German international midfielder — who was entering the final year of his present contract and will now be tied to the club to 2023 — played a pivotal role in City landing a domestic treble last term having also impressed in their 2018 title-winning campaign.

“Ilkay’s new deal is more excellent news for our Club,” City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain told the club website.

“He has shown how important he is to the team and has played a huge part in everything that we have achieved so far. Read more

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