Matheus Nunes, now a member of Manchester City, has revealed his admiration for former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, considering him an exceptional player.
After Gundogan captained City to a treble victory last season, he left the Etihad Stadium to join Barcelona as a free agent in June. Nunes, a Portuguese international, spoke highly of Gundogan in a recent video posted on the club’s official YouTube page, praising his ability to foresee plays and make decisions before the ball even reaches his foot.
Nunes expressed deep appreciation for Gundogan, mentioning that he had followed the German midfielder closely, watching videos of him on platforms like YouTube.
He described Gundogan as an incredible player who possessed exceptional vision and foresight on the field.
During his time at Manchester City, Gundogan had a significant impact, contributing 60 goals and 40 assists in 304 appearances across various competitions, securing multiple trophies, including five Premier League titles.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had earlier commended Gundogan, labeling him as an “exceptional” player in April, underscoring the high regard in which the German midfielder was held at the club.
The departure of Gundogan to Barcelona as a free agent was viewed with disappointment by Guardiola and many City fans, given the exceptional contributions he had made to the team.
For Nunes, the aspiration now is to emulate Gundogan’s level of productivity and success at Manchester City.
He aims to make a significant impact and be a key player for the club, just as Gundogan was during his time with the Citizens.
This demonstrates Nunes’ ambition to follow in the footsteps of the esteemed former City great and continue the legacy of success and excellence at the club.
