Man City captain Ilkay Gundogan has responded to talk of a return to former club Nurnberg.

The 32-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and he could consider returning to the club he made his senior debut at, according to reports.

With Gundogan's future unclear Nuremberg chief Dieter Hecking publicly asked for him to rejoin after 12 years away from the side.

And now the midfielder has answered those wishes telling a Bild podcast: "It will still be a bit difficult next year, but I can definitely imagine returning to FC Nuremberg one day - in whatever capacity.

"I associate the club and the city with incredibly great people and moments."