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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Simon Bajkowski

Man City great Ilkay Gundogan leaves a hidden legacy in Manchester

Ilkay Gundogan leaves Manchester City with a brilliant number of memorable moments.

From the Aston Villa comeback to that goal against Everton or the record-breaker against United in the cup final, the German international has left a lasting mark on the Premier League champions. Perhaps as importantly, he has also left his mark on the city that has been his home for the last seven years.

These actions were not as publicised because Gundogan doesn't like to talk up his work helping others, but after settling down in the city centre following his move from Dortmund the midfielder set about helping others who were less fortunate. Whether it was volunteering at a soup kitchen, paying the Sky Sports bill for a group of football fans or moving care workers to tears ahead of the Champions League final, Gundogan's legacy in Manchester will stretch well beyond football.

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