OFFICIAL: Manchester City sign Ilkay Gundogan

Premier League outft Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund. 

Gundogan becomes the first signing under new coach Pep Guardiola - despite being out with a dislocated knee. 

The 25-year-old has penned a four-year deal at the Etihad and declared himself delighted to have made the move to the Premier League. 

“I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City,” said Gundogan. 

“When I learned of City’s interest my heart was set on coming here and things have moved very quickly. 

“I have loved my time with Borussia Dortmund and I would like to thank the club and the supporters for the five very happy years I spent there. 

“They gave me a platform to play on and I became a better player because of the belief, patience and trust they showed in me. 

“Now I have a new challenge and that is to achieve great things with City. 

"The opportunity to work with a coach like Pep Guardiola is something I am really looking forward to and I am flattered to be the first signing the Club has made this summer. 

“I can promise the City fans I will give everything to help us win titles both in England and the Champions League. These are exciting times. 

“I have my best years ahead of me and I think we can achieve great things together. I can’t wait to begin this new chapter in my career.