Topics: Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Ilkay Gundogan, Pep Guardiola,
Premier League giants have confirmed signing Borussia Dortmund star Ilkay Gundogan on a four year-deal.

Ilkay Gundogan is Pep Guardiola’s first signing since being named the manager of the Citizens late last season. The Premier League giants allegedly paid 20 million pounds for the signature of the Germany international. Gundogan will however miss the Euro 2016 in France due to a dislocated knee.

Both the club and player confirmed the news via their official Twitter handles:

Part of the statement published on Man City’s official website read:

''German international Gundogan joins City from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.

''A creative, technically proficient midfielder, the 25-year old can operate anywhere in the middle of the park and will give incoming manager Pep Guardiola plenty of options.’’

Speaking moments after the confirmation of his signing, he said:

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.”Gundogan in action for BVB

At 25 years of age, the celebrated midfielder has made 157 appearances for BVB between 2011 and 2016, and scored 10 league goals. He has also featured for the German national football team 16 times and scored four goals.