Montpellier welcomes renowned investor Ilkay Gündogan. The German midfielder, who has played for Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and FC Barcelona, now plays for Galatasaray. He played 38 matches for the Turkish club in 2025-2026, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists. The GSS investment fund is nearing an agreement with Montpellier to enter the capital. Ilkay Gündogan is one of the members of the project, which also includes American Daniel Karbassiyoon, a former player who has played for Arsenal, Burnley and Ipswich Town in the 2000s.