İlkay Gündoğan

In September 2025, the player's transfer from Manchester City to Galatasaray was widely reported and confirmed by the club as a free transfer, although one report mentioned a potential €5 million fee. In August 2025, his market value was estimated by Transfermarkt at approximately €5 million amid reported interest from Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen. Rumours from December 2024 also indicated Inter Milan was targeting him for a potential free transfer.

Our valuation is driven by the fact that İlkay Gündoğan's most recent move from Manchester City to Galatasaray in September 2025 was a free transfer. This is contrasted by a reported Transfermarkt valuation of €5 million just a month prior. The player's age (34) and high salary likely prompted Manchester City to forgo a fee, establishing a low valuation range, with the free transfer being the most significant data point.