‘Yeah love this’, ‘ain’t going nowhere’ – Many fans react as Pep Guardiola expecting key Man City star to stay despite exit rumours

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Pep Guardiola is expecting midfielder Ilkay Gundogan to stay at the club beyond this summer.

The 31-year-old is out of contract at the end of next season, which will take his time at City to seven years. It was reported in March that City are expected to offer the German midfielder an additional 12 months, taking him through to summer 2024.

A report from Mike Keegan of the Daily Mail yesterday broke the exclusive news, claiming the 31-year-old was spotted boarding a private jet to Madrid from Manchester Airport on Monday.

Further information Sam Lee revealed sources close to Gundogan have said that he has actually flown to Rome with his fiancée for two days off, but also admits there is a possibility that he leaves City this summer, with talks planned with the club after the season.

However, it has since been revealed by Ilkay Gundogan’s wife – Sara Benamira – that the pair had travelled to Rome to get married, in an occasion that they had wanted to be private.

According to the latest from Jason Burt of the Telegraph, Pep Guardiola expects Ilkay Gundogan to stay at the club, and was shocked at claims that he was prepared to allow the player to leave at the end of this season.

Jason Burt also reveals that Senior sources at Manchester City insist that no-one at the club wants Ilkay Gundogan to leave and insist he remains a key part of Pep Guardiola’s plans.

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from Man City supporters.

“Yeah love this, didn’t want to lose him”
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“Hope he stays”
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“Gundo ain’t going nowhere man ❤️.”
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“Good, can’t afford to lose 2 captain on the same window”
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“Media trying to cause unrest in the team? It’s almost as if we have a big game coming up and they’re trying to disrupt the team in anyway they can…🤔 .”
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“Has everyone just forgot how well he’s performed this season or does everyone just see he’s over 30 and wants a shiny new midfield signing, which we will bring in anyway to replace Ferna.”
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“He’s a valuable & versatile player, we cannot let him go yet! Plus he’s my fave player! So he’s got to stay!”
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“He’s main part of peps plan going forward at club level and Hansi Flicks’ at national level but big brains on here will tell you he’s washed”
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“If you think Gundo is past it give your head a wobble.”
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