Bernardo Silva, Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gündogan. Pep’s key trio has in recent years been announced to be on their way away from the Etihad and Guardiola’s management. Gündogan took the step before last season and signed with what he thought would be his next adventure at Barcelona, but quickly realized he belonged in the light blue part of Manchester with English winter football. The return came before the season, where the German was given a one-year contract to test whether the employment relationship has a longer shelf life. Guardiola can now very gratefully confirm that there will be more.
The German international, who left City as captain, has not been outstanding throughout the season as before, but carries the City DNA that Guardiola sees as essential to pass on to the younger players and new signings.
When asked if Gündogan’s contract will be extended, Guardiola could confirm.
Yes, he is (near extension). Without players like him, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, I wouldn’t have gotten this far. I am more than grateful. The success we’ve had here couldn’t have been possible without them,” Guardiola said.
