While Gianluigi Donnarumma’s move to the Etihad Stadium is set to dominate the headlines, Manchester City have also managed to offload several players.
Ederson has joined Fenerbahce while Manuel Akanji’s loan move to Inter Milan has also been confirmed.
This summer, Pep Guardiola has lost five players from his famous treble-winning squad; Ederson, Akanji, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker.
Galatasaray could sign Ilkay Gundogan as well, who captained the Sky Blues to their treble triumph in 2023.
Ilkay Gundogan playing for Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Ilkay Gundogan is set to join Galatasaray
While all the five players who have either left permanently or on loan appear to have done all they can in City shirts, Ilkay Gundogan may be disappointed about his return to the Etihad Stadium.
Sam Allardyce dubbed Gundogan as “world-class” when he returned to Manchester City but he has failed to justify such a title, unlike during his first stint in England.
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As a result, Fabrizio Romano wrote “here we go” to signify Gundogan’s imminent move to Galatasaray.
🚨🟡🔴 Ilkay Gündogan to Galatasaray, here we go! Deal until June 2027 set to be signed later today.
Man City will let Gündogan leave for free as the agreement includes salary saved.
Gündo, in Istanbul today. ✈️🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/7Wk259Yqqy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 2, 2025
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The German is set to pen a contract that will be valid until 2027 on Tuesday.
With Gundogan earning £230,000-a-week at Manchester City, his wages will be waived as a part of his potential transfer to Galatasaray.
Players who have played for Galatasaray and Man City
Eight players have played for both clubs.
Leroy Sane
Jason Denayer
Albert Riera
Jo
Fernando
Nigel de Jong
Elano
Angelino
Gundogan is set to become the ninth player to have donned both Manchester City and Galatasaray shirts.
The 34-year-old is set to be reunited with Sane, with whom he won two league titles alongside at City among other trophies.