ILKAY GUNDOGAN has revealed why he decided to join Manchester City for £21m.
LURE: Ilkay Gundogan was convinced by Pep Guardiola's philosophy
He wrote on Twitter: "The reason for my transfer is the great opportunity to join Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
"Guardiola asked me to go to Manchester and convinced me with his philosophy.
"I believe this is the right step for me at the moment.
"Under his lead I want to keep on improving my skills as a football player.
"I'm happy that despite my injury I could keep my promise not to leave Dortmund on a free transfer.
"Good luck to BVB for the future!
He revealed: "I will give my best to get fit again as soon as possible."
Gundogan spent five seasons at Dortmund after being plucked from Nuremberg by Jurgen Klopp.
He added: "After five successful years my time in Dortmund is over.
"We celebrated many victories and stood together in moments of defeats.
"Special thanks to my BVB coaches Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel.
"I had a great time with them and advanced to a player of the German national team.
"I'm very thankful to all the employees of the club, my team-mates and to the fans who always supported me."
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