With reports coming in March that City had stolen a march on Barcelona and Juventus in the race to sign the German star. City will pay a fee of around £20 million plus add-ons for the Germany international.
The 25-year old dislocated his kneecap earlier in May which will make him miss the upcoming Euro 2016 and which also prompted doubts that City would continue their interest on the now former Borussia Dortmund star but the Manchester club took the decision to sign the midfielder regardless.
Gundogan himself was thrilled with the deal and he 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. 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.”
That is City's first signing, more to come from Guardiola?
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