Ilkay Gundogan is set to leave Manchester City this summer.
Sportsmail understands that – set against an amicable backdrop – Pep Guardiola’s first signing has been told he is free to find another club with one year remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Gundogan has featured heavily this season, starting 20 Premier League matches out of 37 in a squad packed with midfield options.
However, he is known to be at a stage in his career where he expects to be in the starting XI every week and those assurances cannot be forthcoming at City.