Pep signs German midfielder
Manchester City have announced the signing of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year contract.The Germany international, who is ruled out of Euro 2016 with a knee injury, becomes new City boss Pep Guardiola's first signing since taking over from Manuel Pellegrini.The 25-year-old confirmed the news in a video on City's Twitter feed.Gundogan, who made 157 appearances for Bundesliga giants Dortmund over a five-year spell, added on mcfc.co.uk: "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."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."I have my best years ahead of me and I think we can achieve great things together."Gundogan has won 16 caps for Germany, scoring four goals. ..
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