Guardiola praises Gundogan: “One of the best players I have coached in my career”

With the best words about him Ilkay Gundogan spoke o Pep Guardiola!

The German midfielder who was the absolute protagonist of her victory Manchester City in a 2-1 win over Leeds, scoring both of his side’s goals, he was praised by the Spanish manager, who first remembered his 2018/19 league bid and then described him as one of the best players who has ever coached:

“I remember the season we won the second league, when Fernandinho was injured for a long time and Gundogan had games like against Burnley away from home. Long balls, second balls, wow! He is so smart, competitive and handles pressure without a problem. He’s one of the best players I’ve ever coached in my career in terms of the total package. He is top, top” he said initially and continued about his desire to remain in the… blue side of Manchester in the coming years:

Pep Guardiola on Ilkay Gundogan: “I remember one season when we won the second Premier League when Fernandinho was injured for a long time and he played as holding midfielder in games like against Burnley away with the long balls, second balls and… wow… he played. He’s so… pic.twitter.com/sGWQiILceF

— City Report (@cityreport_) May 7, 2023

“The management knows what my opinion is about him and about his contract that expires at the end of this season” he added showing that he does not want to lose him from the roster of the “citizens”».

Pep Guardiola on Gundogan’s contract expiring in June: “The club knows what I think. I’d like to work with Gundo in the future”. ?? #MCFC

“The club is involved and ofc knows my opinion. They are above me, we take the decision together, good and bad”, via @_joebray. pic.twitter.com/GgKCiztNCO

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 6, 2023