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Pep Guardiola wishes his inspirational captain Ilkay Gundogan stays at the Etihad when his contract expires at the end of the summer.
It was an emotional moment for Pep Guardiola when Manchester City emerged champions of the FA Cup.
Two goals from their inspirational captain Ilkay Gundoganhanded the Citizens a 2-1 victory to win their second trophy of the season.
There is still one more road to cross for Guardiola to set a record winning treble if they beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on June 10.
However, the team might not be with their experienced captain Gindogan next season as his contract is set to expire after the Champions League final.
And Pep is aware of this development but the Spanish gaffer is hopeful the German midfielder will change his mind and stay at the Etihad.
What Pep said about Gundogan
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Guardiola was quoted by Football London:
“He knows what I think. Maybe some of you know it, we are neighbours, we live on the same floor so for many years he has been a close friend of mine.
“He plays exceptional. Hopefully, we can finish in a good way. [Director of football] Txiki [Begiristain] is working [on the contract]. The season he has done is exceptional.”
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