Guardiola Grateful to Sane and Gundogan Ahead of Champions League Clash

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed his eternal gratitude towards former players Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan during a pre-match press conference before Manchester City's UEFA Champions League game against Galatasaray. Guardiola praised Sane for his fantastic contributions and Gundogan for his leadership as captain, highlighting their significant roles during their time at Manchester City.

Sane left Manchester City for Bayern Munich in 2020, while Gundogan had two spells with the club before eventually departing in 2025 to join Galatasaray. Guardiola expressed happiness at the prospect of facing his former players again at the Etihad Stadium.