Manchester City Dedicate Training Pitch to Ilkay Gündogan

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A fitting tribute for a City legend.

Oct 25, 2023
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Image via Manchester City Manchester City unveiled a commemorative mosaic in honour of Ilkay Gündogan and his club legacy following his seven-year spell in the Premier League.The German midfielder’s title-winning goal against Aston Villa in 2022 has been immortalised in a mosaic, positioned outside an Academy training pitch. The artwork was created by local sculptor Mark Kennedy as part of a series of tributes to City legends – Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero and David Silva have all been honoured in a similar fashion. To mark the unveiling, City’s Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “We are all so grateful, so thankful for the great memories you gave us – as the first Manchester City captain to lift the Champions League, as a player that’s lifted five Premier Leagues, so many trophies as part of his journey with the club.But beyond these great accomplishments as a football player, your accomplishments as a leader, both in the club and in the community, are never going to be forgotten.”Though Gündogan’s time in England has come to an end, he will continue to inspire the next generation of City players through the touching tribute.

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Manchester City Dedicate Training Pitch to Ilkay Gündogan

A fitting tribute for a City legend.

Oct 25, 2023
Simi Iluyomade
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Image via Manchester City Manchester City unveiled a commemorative mosaic in honour of Ilkay Gündogan and his club legacy following his seven-year spell in the Premier League.The German midfielder’s title-winning goal against Aston Villa in 2022 has been immortalised in a mosaic, positioned outside an Academy training pitch. The artwork was created by local sculptor Mark Kennedy as part of a series of tributes to City legends – Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero and David Silva have all been honoured in a similar fashion. To mark the unveiling, City’s Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “We are all so grateful, so thankful for the great memories you gave us – as the first Manchester City captain to lift the Champions League, as a player that’s lifted five Premier Leagues, so many trophies as part of his journey with the club.But beyond these great accomplishments as a football player, your accomplishments as a leader, both in the club and in the community, are never going to be forgotten.”Though Gündogan’s time in England has come to an end, he will continue to inspire the next generation of City players through the touching tribute.

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Manchester City Dedicate Training Pitch to Ilkay Gündogan

A fitting tribute for a City legend.

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Image via Manchester City Manchester City unveiled a commemorative mosaic in honour of Ilkay Gündogan and his club legacy following his seven-year spell in the Premier League.The German midfielder’s title-winning goal against Aston Villa in 2022 has been immortalised in a mosaic, positioned outside an Academy training pitch. The artwork was created by local sculptor Mark Kennedy as part of a series of tributes to City legends – Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero and David Silva have all been honoured in a similar fashion. To mark the unveiling, City’s Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “We are all so grateful, so thankful for the great memories you gave us – as the first Manchester City captain to lift the Champions League, as a player that’s lifted five Premier Leagues, so many trophies as part of his journey with the club.But beyond these great accomplishments as a football player, your accomplishments as a leader, both in the club and in the community, are never going to be forgotten.”Though Gündogan’s time in England has come to an end, he will continue to inspire the next generation of City players through the touching tribute.

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Manchester City Dedicate Training Pitch to Ilkay Gündogan

A fitting tribute for a City legend.

Oct 25, 2023
Simi Iluyomade
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Image via Manchester City Manchester City unveiled a commemorative mosaic in honour of Ilkay Gündogan and his club legacy following his seven-year spell in the Premier League.The German midfielder’s title-winning goal against Aston Villa in 2022 has been immortalised in a mosaic, positioned outside an Academy training pitch. The artwork was created by local sculptor Mark Kennedy as part of a series of tributes to City legends – Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero and David Silva have all been honoured in a similar fashion. To mark the unveiling, City’s Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “We are all so grateful, so thankful for the great memories you gave us – as the first Manchester City captain to lift the Champions League, as a player that’s lifted five Premier Leagues, so many trophies as part of his journey with the club.But beyond these great accomplishments as a football player, your accomplishments as a leader, both in the club and in the community, are never going to be forgotten.”Though Gündogan’s time in England has come to an end, he will continue to inspire the next generation of City players through the touching tribute.

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