07.09.2026 11:50
Galatasaray's star footballer Ilkay Gundogan has not yet appeared on the field in the yellow-red jersey even though the 4th week of the league has passed. While it is wondered why the experienced footballer, who has no reported injury, has not been given playing time, it has been claimed that he purchased a new apartment in Istanbul worth approximately 250 million TL.
Galatasaray's star footballer Ilkay Gundogan drew attention in the first weeks of the season not for his on-field performance, but for his investment in Istanbul.
Despite four weeks having passed in the Super Lig, the experienced footballer has yet to get any playing time, and there are no reported injuries. While no explanation has been given as to why Ilkay is not being preferred, striking real estate news has emerged regarding the star player.
4 WEEKS HAVE PASSED, HE HAS NOT YET TAKEN THE FIELD
While Galatasaray has played their first four league matches of the new season, it drew attention that Ilkay Gundogan has not yet entered the game. The fact that the experienced midfielder has no known injury has made this situation even more striking. There is no reason announced by the club or the technical staff as to why Ilkay has not been given playing time.
HE BOUGHT AN APARTMENT WORTH 250 MILLION TRY
According to the news from Takvim's Ufuk Ozcan, Ilkay Gundogan has added a new one to his real estate investments in Istanbul. It has been claimed that the star footballer, who has been living in Gokturk for a long time, purchased an apartment worth approximately 250 million TRY from a luxury residence in Zincirlikuyu.
AS HIS FAMILY GREW, HE SOUGHT A NEW ADDRESS
Ilkay Gundogan married Italian model and presenter Sara Arfaoui in 2022. After Kais and Ella, the couple's third child, whom they named Kian Leone, was born last April.
In the news, it was stated that with the growth of the family, factors such as living space, central location, social amenities, and proximity to hospitals were effective in their choice of a new home.
HIS NEW ADDRESS IS ZINCIRLIKUYU
It was noted that Gundogan, who previously bought a house in Gokturk, this time made his choice in Zincirlikuyu. It was stated that the apartment he allegedly bought from a luxury residence there is worth approximately 250 million TRY. Thus, in the new season where he has yet to receive playing time on the field, Ilkay Gundogan has added one more to his investments in Istanbul.