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Gundogan feels like he’s ‘never been away’ after Man City homecoming
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan warms up as a substitute during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, August 24, 2024

ILKAY GUNDOGAN enjoyed his Manchester City homecoming and says it feels like he has never been away.

Last summer the 33-year-old brought the curtain down on seven medal-laden years at the Etihad Stadium, joining Barcelona on a free transfer after captaining the side to the treble.

Gundogan left as a club great and was received as such as the midfielder made his second debut as a substitute in Saturday’s 4-1 win comeback win against promoted Ipswich.

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