Manchester City Star 'Open' But Not 'Desperate' For a New Challenge This Summer

Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly 'open' to a 'new challenge' away from Manchester City this summer, but is not 'desperate' to force his way out of the club just yet.

It is clear that the vast majority of Manchester City supporters would not like to see Ilkay Gundogan leave the club this summer, especially after his brilliant brace against Aston Villa on the final day of the season - securing back-to-back Premier League titles.

However, the German was reportedly spotted boarding a private jet from Manchester Airport to Madrid, so the rumour mill went into overdrive about the 31-year-old looking set to depart the Etihad Stadium.

The speculation was put to bed swiftly by the gifted technician’s wife, who revealed via Instagram that the couple had in fact travelled to Rome to tie the knot in what was supposed to be a private affair.

However, with the Sky Blues linked with the likes of Frenkie de Jong, Matheus Nunes and Paul Pogba in recent weeks, new details have emerged that have provided a certain level of clarity around the City vice-captain’s future, whose deal expires at the end of next season.