Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has signed a fresh four-year contract at Etihad Stadium ahead of the new Premier League season.
The 28-year-old had only one year left to run on his previous deal and speculation over his future at the club had been swirling amid a lack of progress in negotiations over an extension.
The Germany international was reportedly open to undertaking a new challenge away from Manchester, having expressed a desire to sign the final long-term contract of his career.
Editors' Picks
City have ultimately decided to give Gundogan the opportunity to see out his remaining years at the Etihad and he has accepted their offer on Friday morning.