Ilkay Gundogan joins Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund

Pep Guardiola has gotten down to the business of recruitment at Manchester City and his first buy is Ilkay Gundogan who has joined from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal for a £21million fee.
 Speaking to Manchester City's official website, the central midfielder said:

 'I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City.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.'

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