Picture Special

Picture Special: Ilkay Gundogan

The story of new signing Ilkay Gundogan's career so far, in pictures...

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Ilkay or "Illy" as he's known to his teammates, started out his career at VFL Bouchum before he made his name at Nurnberg.

Ilkay or "Illy" as he's known to his teammates, started out his career at VFL Bouchum before he made his name at Nurnberg.
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He signed a four-year contract at the Westfalenstadion, joining for a reported €4 million.

He signed a four-year contract at the Westfalenstadion, joining for a reported €4 million.
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After 53 appearances for Nurnberg, Gundogan joined Borussia Dortmund in 2011.

After 53 appearances for Nurnberg, Gundogan joined Borussia Dortmund in 2011.
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Ilkay made his debut for Dortmund on 23 July in the DFL Supercup against FC Schalke.

Ilkay made his debut for Dortmund on 23 July in the DFL Supercup against FC Schalke.
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Jurgen Klopp described him as the "complete midfielder" as the German international helped Borussia to the league title in 2011/12.

Jurgen Klopp described him as the "complete midfielder" as the German international helped Borussia to the league title in 2011/12.
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A back injury kept him out of the 2013/14 season but he returned in style in 2014/15, becoming a central figure in the Dortmund side once again.

A back injury kept him out of the 2013/14 season but he returned in style in 2014/15, becoming a central figure in the Dortmund side once again.
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According to Klopp, Ilkay "combines creativity and outstanding passing with the defensive attributes and tireless energy needed."

According to Klopp, Ilkay "combines creativity and outstanding passing with the defensive attributes and tireless energy needed."
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Injury robbed him of the opportunity to win a World Cup winners' medal in 2014 and the chance to play in this summers' Euros but he will be hoping to be back in the fold in the autumn.

Injury robbed him of the opportunity to win a World Cup winners' medal in 2014 and the chance to play in this summers' Euros but he will be hoping to be back in the fold in the autumn.
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Gundogan scored the equaliser for Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Gundogan scored the equaliser for Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
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To date, Gundogan has won 16 caps for Germany, scoring four goals.

To date, Gundogan has won 16 caps for Germany, scoring four goals.
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Ilkay becomes City's first signing of summer 2016!

Ilkay becomes City's first signing of summer 2016!