Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League champions.
The German had initially hesitated over committing his future to the club and had entered the final year of his contract as negotiations continued over the summer.
However, an agreement was finally reached last week that ensures the 28-year-old will spend the remained of his peak at the club.
“I am very happy to have signed the new contract,” Gundogan told mancity.com.
“I have hugely enjoyed the last three years here at City and everyone at the Club has helped make me feel at home from my very first day.
“It’s a privilege to be a part of this team, playing the style of football we do and winning trophies. It’s very difficult to do that and I’m delighted to be a part of it.
“I’m really excited about what we can go on to achieve in the next few seasons.”
City’s Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “Ilkay’s new deal is more excellent news for our Club.
“He has shown how important he is to the team and has played a huge part in everything that we have achieved so far.
“We are thrilled he has committed his long-term future to Manchester City.”
