Fenerbahçe makes the signing of Aké official

ByDavid Mitchell

Nathan Ake He is officially a new player of the Fenerbahce. The 31-year-old Dutch defender puts an end to his time in the Manchester City after six seasons in which he won numerous titles, including the Champions League and several Premier Leagues. The Turkish club will pay 8 million euros for its transfer.

The center arrived at City in 2020 from Bournemouth for some 45 million euros and disputed 177 matchesin which he marked 10 goals and distributed 3 assists. Last season he lost prominence in Pep Guardiola’s plans, a situation that ended up accelerating his departure.

With the selection of Netherlands It has also seen its prominence reduced in recent months. Directed by Ronald Koemanwas a substitute behind Virgil van Dijk and Jan Paul van Hecke, and this week he was eliminated against Morocco. Since its debut in 2017, it has accumulated 62 caps and 5 goals with the Orange.

In it Fenerbahce, Ake He will face a new challenge in his career and will reunite with his compatriot Dirk Kuijtmember of the technical team of Ismail Kartalwith the aim of recovering the prominence lost in recent seasons.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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