Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has announced the desire to keep Ilkay Gundogan at the Etihad next season.
Reports have linked the German midfielder with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer – but Guardiola says City have not received any news that Gundogan could depart.
The 31-year-old has one year left on his existing deal at Manchester City and whilst there has not been much talk of a contract extension, recent reports have hinted at a potential departure for the two-time Champions League finalist at the end of the season.
“If you ask me personally, the club, I want Ilkay here next season,” the Spaniard told a press conference. “There is no idea or intention next season that Ilkay can’t be here.
“If he wants to leave or wants a new experience, as a club, we don’t know it.”
Manchester City can wrap up a fourth Premier League title in five seasons with three points against Aston Villa on Sunday, with Gundogan expected to be available after starting his side’s 2-2 draw against West Ham last week on the bench.
