Manchester City have confirmed the capture of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
The Germany international, who will miss Euro 2016 with a knee injury, has been strongly linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund in recent months, with Juventus and Barcelona both rumoured to be keen.
However, City have won the race to secure the services of the 25-year-old, who becomes the club’s first summer signing.
“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,” Gundogan told the club’s official website.
“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.”
Gundogan, who averaged the fourth most passes per game (80.9) in the Bundesliga last season, impressed prior to injury, gaining a respectable WhoScored rating of 7.43.
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