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Ilkay Gundogan became a parent on Wednesday evening after his wife gave birth to their first son, Kais, with his child's birth thought to be the reason behind his expected omission from Hansi Flick's Germany squad.
The Manchester City skipper's wife, Sara, took to Instagram to share the news with the couple's combined 5.6million followers with pictures of the couple and their recently-born child.
The pair were married in 2022, with the announcement of Sara's pregnancy coming five months later in November. A joint Instagram post after Kais' birth was accompanied by the caption: 'Our love is here. Kais Gundogan 15.03.23.'
Sky Sport Germany's Florian Plettenburg reported on Monday that Gundogan would not be part of the upcoming Germany squad, although rather than as a result of underwhelming showings in Qatar, the reason was thought to be Sara's pregnancy.
Plettenburg also reported that an agreement was made between the player and Flick that he would not take part in the March friendlies with Peru and Belgium, but he is thought to be part of the boss' plans for the future.
Manchester City skipper Ilkay Gundogan became a father for the first time on Wednesday evening
Gundogan's wife Sara gave birth to their first child - Kais - the day after City's 7-0 Champions League win
'There was a phone call with Flick,' wrote Plettenburg, on Twitter. 'Both agreed that he would not be nominated in March.
'Main reason: Ilkay will become a father for the first time in the next few days. Still a top relation with Flick. He wants to continue with Germany.'
And Gungodan's team-mates were quick to congratulate
