The 26-year-old midfielder moved to the camp of the "townspeople" last summer, but in the first season he injured the cruciform ligament of the knee.

Recovery from this damage took Ilkaya 8 months, but now the German national team player is close to that to help his team at the start of the new season.

According to Manchester Evening News, Gundogan already conducts training with the ball, and also deals with running exercises.

The midfielder does not force a full return to the general group, as he understands that now it is important not to rush and do everything gradually.

"I can not wait to get back on the field. I feel my rapid progress in recent months, "Gundogan wrote on his social networking page.

Earlier the head coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola said that the team still needs to strengthen.