Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationBundesligaUnverified source· 29 Jul 2026
Gündoğan hints at Nuremberg return
The former Germany captain could see himself back at the club where it all began.
İ. Gündoğan
player
Player
İlkay Gündoğan
Current club
Galatasaray
Linked club
Nuremberg
Contract until
Summer 2027
What happened. İlkay Gündoğan told Sky Germany he can imagine returning to Nuremberg one day, as a player, sporting director or coach.
- Gündoğan made his professional debut with Nuremberg in August 2009.
- He has made over 700 club and international appearances.
- Nuremberg currently play in Bundesliga 2 under coach Miroslav Klose.
“I can definitely imagine returning one day, in whatever role that may be.”
— İlkay Gündoğan
Gündoğan is under contract with Galatasaray until 2027, so any move would not be immediate.
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