Overview
- Galatasaray used its official Instagram to congratulate Ilkay and Sara Gündogan on the birth and to name their newborn son, Kian.
- The club revealed the details before any post from the parents, a change from earlier births they shared themselves on Instagram.
- Kian is the couple’s third child, joining brother Kais, born in March 2023, and sister Ella, whose birth they announced in February 2025.
- Multiple German outlets, including Bild, Gala, Promiflash, and Merkur, reported the news by citing the club’s post.
- Gündogan has played for Galatasaray since September 2025 on a deal through the 2026/27 season, placing the family milestone within his Istanbul stint.