With his current deal set to expire in 2023, the Premier League winners are expected to sell the midfielder this summer.
While announcing their nuptials, Manchester City player Ilkay Gundogan's new bride dismissed reports linking him with a transfer as "false news."
Pep Guardiola's first signing as City head coach was Gundogan, who joined to the Etihad Stadium from Borussia Dortmund in June 2016 and has since played a major role in the club's most successful period.The 31-year-old has been a fixture in Guardiola's starting lineup in 2021-22, but it has been suggested that City will want to sell him rather than extend his contract this summer.
What did Gundogan's wife have to say about the transfer speculation?
Gundogan, who is slated to become a free agent in 2023, was reportedly spotted on a private plane flying from Manchester airport to Madrid earlier this week, sparking speculation about a possible transfer.
The Germany international and his girlfriend, Sara Benamira, took to social media to put an end to speculation over his future.We've tied the knot. We are overjoyed... We are looking forward to celebrating with our families and friends. "Gundos," reads the joint Instagram post.
The final post appears to have been modified, as an earlier version is already circulating on social media alongside one on Sara's Instagram stories denying the alleged trip to Madrid.We've tied the knot. We are overjoyed... "We wanted to keep it quiet, but after this false news about my husband, I felt compelled to say the truth," the original post allegedly stated.
"Never been in Madrid," Sara added in an additional post to her followers. Private reasons aren't always football.During his career at City, Gundogan has won ten trophies, including three Premier League crowns and one FA Cup.
In addition, the German owns a Champions League runner-up medal after scoring 47 goals and providing 33 assists in 252 appearances across all competitions.
City are on course to retain their Premier League title, but must defeat Aston Villa in their final game of the season to prevent Liverpool from catching them at the finish line.
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