Fenerbahçe Signs Dutch Defender Aké From Manchester City
Dutch defender Nathan Aké has joined Turkish club Fenerbahçe from Manchester City in a deal worth £8.5 million, signing a three-year contract after six seasons with the Premier League champions.
Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahçe has announced the signing of Dutch defender Nathan Aké from Manchester City's Premier League squad in a deal valued at £8.5 million total. Reports indicate Fenerbahçe will pay an initial £7 million with additional clauses that could push the fee to £8.5 million, and Aké has agreed to a three-year contract. Speaking about his time at Manchester City, Aké said, "I feel tremendously honored to have been a Manchester City player for the past six years. I've grown tremendously both as a footballer and as a person. I'm proud of every success we achieved together. After this, Manchester City will always remain a special place for me." The 31-year-old defender moved to Manchester City in 2020 from Bournemouth and made 177 appearances across all competitions for the club while helping them win multiple championships.
