Manchester Metropolis midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has admitted that he must know what the longer term holds for supervisor Pep Guardiola earlier than he decides on his future.
The 32-year-old membership captain is out of contract on the finish of the season, as is Guardiola, and 90min understands that Bayern Munich have an interest in bringing him again to Germany. Stories elsewhere have additionally named Barcelona as suitors.
Metropolis are open to extending Gundogan’s contract however, chatting with kicker, the midfielder confessed that Guardiola’s future might play a big function in his determination.
“I am fairly relaxed about it,” he stated when requested about his future. “Whereas it would not sound like a lot anymore, the summer season of 2023 nonetheless feels so distant. I am not overly involved about it in the mean time.
“It is not even clear what is going on to occur with our coach. His contract is just till 2023, and no one is aware of what he’s planning.
“In my profession, I’ve at all times made my selections depending on who’s the coach there, as a result of an important factor for a footballer is that the coach values you, however also can problem and encourage you.”
Gundogan went on to emphasize that he could be pleased to stay with Metropolis, including: “I really feel very snug in Manchester and am very pleased. I’ve quite a bit to thank the membership for and I’ve skilled a variety of nice moments. I can think about hanging round for a couple of extra years.”
There was one transfer Gundogan was pleased to rule out, nonetheless – a reunion with former Borussia Dortmund supervisor Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
“I believe I can rule out that taking place,” he laughed. “Everybody is aware of how a lot I like and respect Kloppo, however I have been at Metropolis for a couple of years now. And now, as Metropolis captain, shifting to rivals Liverpool? I can not think about it.”
