Manchester City have completed a deal to re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona with the Premier League club announcing a deal on Friday morning.
The German midfielder has signed an one-year contract to return to the club he left for the Catalan giants last summer.
The 33-year-old won 12 major trophies, including five Premier Leagues and the Champions League, in seven years during a hugely successful first spell at the Etihad Stadium.
“My seven years at were a time of pure contentment for me, both on and off the pitch,” Gundogan said upon his return.
“I grew as a person and a player, developed a special relationship with the City fans and enjoyed amazing success. It was an exceptional period in my life.
“To have the opportunity to return …