Overview

• Ilkay Gündogan's contract with Manchester City was automatically extended to 2026 due to his high number of appearances this season.
• The 34-year-old midfielder intends to continue playing for at least two to four more years before considering a coaching career.
• Gündogan has expressed a strong interest in starting his coaching journey as an assistant to Pep Guardiola, citing the opportunity as highly appealing.
• He returned to Manchester City in 2024 after a single season at Barcelona, where financial priorities and limited prospects influenced his departure.
• Gündogan remains a key player for Manchester City this season, contributing significantly to the team’s performance.