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Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan got his transfer from the Bundesliga club to Manchester City ending days of speculation after using social media to insist the club complete the transfer.

@MCFC ANNOUNCE GUNDOGAN!
— Ilkay Gündogan (@Guendogan8) June 2, 2016

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The German international took to Twitter on Thursday morning to hurry the club into ending his wait and confirm the transfer.
Manchester City then used Twitter to inform the 25-year-old that they would oblige and confirmed the deal.
The ex-Nurnberg player becomes the first signing of Pep Guardiola’s reign at the City of Manchester stadium.

Sounds like a plan @Guendogan8! Let's do it: https://t.co/0rlKYLR4UF #WelcomeIlkay #mcfc https://t.co/PNUHaDMJ1U
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) June 2, 2016

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Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder gets confirmation of his transfer to Manchester City after insisting the club complete the transfer on social media
