Manchester City star playmaker Ilkay Gundogan has taken to social media to wish Yusuf Yazici a happy birthday.

The Trabzonspor starlet has been in impressive form for the Black Sea based club over the past two seasons.

Yazici has previously been linked with a move to Man City and Arsenal in recent weeks.

Gundogan shared a photo of the 21-year-old and included the following caption, “Happy Birthday Yusuf Yazici! The future belongs to you, if you keep working hard.”

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The Turkey international was named among the UEFA ‘Ones to Watch For 2018’ list.

Yazici has racked up 11 goals provided 16 assists in 52 appearances for Trabzonspor since breaking into the first team.

Trabzonspor recently slapped a £17.5 million valuation on their star man following interest from Europes Elite.

Gundogan and his teammates are back in action on Wednesday night when they take on West Brom in the Premier League. The baggies come into the mix-week clash following a shock win over Liverpool in the FA Cup.