On August 23, Gundogan returned to Manchester City as a free agent, signing a one-year contract. After everything was settled, Gundogan gave an interview discussing his feelings about returning to the Sky Blues.
Gundogan spoke about his feelings on returning to Manchester City: “I previously played for Manchester City for seven seasons, and for me, it was a very beautiful time, both on and off the pitch. Here, I grew into a great player, built a special connection with the Manchester City fans, and achieved success. This is an important experience in my life. Being able to return here means a lot to me.”
Gundogan then spoke about head coach Pep Guardiola: “Everyone knows my respect for Guardiola; he is the best coach in the world. Working alongside Guardiola every day will make you a better player, and this is something every player dreams of. I can’t wait to work with him again.”
Gundogan continued talking about his teammates at Manchester City: “What more can I say about my teammates at Manchester City? They are all world-class stars. I am very happy to be training and playing with them again, and I can’t wait to put on the Manchester City jersey once more.”