Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has left Manchester City for FC Barcelona, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday.
The German spent seven years at City and made 304 appearances across all competitions, which included 60 goals.
Ilkay joined City from Borussia Dortmund in July 2016 and went on to win five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, two Community Shields and the Champions League.
“For me it has been a total privilege and pleasure to be part of Manchester City for the last seven years,” Gundogan said in a press release issued by the Premier League champions.
“Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family at City.
“I have been lucky to have experienced so many unforgettable moments in my time here and to have been captain for this extra special season has been the greatest experience of my career.
“First, I would like to thank Pep. To have been able to play under and learn from him for so long has been something I will never forget.
“I would also like to thank all my team-mates – past and present – who have all played such a special part in making my time here so amazing.
“Finally, I would like to thank the incredible City fans. They have supported me from the moment I arrived, and I owe them all so much for their support.
“This club made me realise all my dreams and I will forever be thankful for this opportunity.
“I will carry City always in my heart. Once a blue, always a blue.”
City's Director of Football Txiki Begiristain also paid a glowing tribute to Gundogan.
“Ilkay has been a wonderful servant for Manchester City, and he leaves our club on a very special high having captained us to a historic Treble,” said Begiristain.
“He has played a huge part in the successes we have enjoyed in recent seasons and Ilkay’s intelligence, leadership and commitment to the Club - both on and off the field - has been an inspiration to everyone.
“Ilkay has truly cemented his place in the history of Manchester City and we all wish him well in the next chapter of his career.
“And he leaves us knowing that he will always be welcomed at this football club.”
The 32-year-old has signed an initial two-year deal with a €400m buyout clause and an option for a third year in the contract.