Number 6 ! Man City unveils Manuel Akanji to strengthen on the last day before the market closes
Manchester City have announced the signing of Manuel Akanji to strengthen their defensive line. Put pen to paper on a five-year contract for a fee of £15 million to Dortmund.
Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, have officially confirmed the deal after completing the deal for Switzerland international defender Manuel Akanji from Borussia D.C. Borussia Dortmund, the famous German Bundesliga team on Thursday September 1
before the market is closed Manchester City have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund over the transfer of German defender Manuel Akanji. Join the army to achieve the goal.
The 27-year-old signed a five-year contract with City until the summer of 2027, while the fee was not disclosed by the club. But the good city media have estimated that around 15 million pounds (about 645 million baht).
Akanji previously moved from FC Basel to Dortmund in January 2018 for 18 million euros (about 648 million baht), and since then he became Has been the core of the team throughout the past. But in this season, the future of the Swiss defensive line Close to the end of the contract with the agency in the middle of next year. And there is no sign that the contract with the Yellow Tiger army will be renewed. As a result, he decided to move to join the Blue Sailing team that had his best friend Haland waiting.
Akanji, 27, who will wear Manchester City’s number 25 shirt in place of Fernandinho, the former captain who moved back to Brazil’s hometown team Atletico Paranense, said: Manchester City have been one of the best teams in Europe for the past few seasons. They are a team with exciting football style. and compete to win trophies every year So coming here felt like the perfect next step in my football career.”
“Plus, Pep Guardiola is a great manager. And this is a wonderful team for the players. So this is a very exciting opportunity for me, I’m looking forward to proving myself in the Premier League. And I’m ready to do whatever I can. to help this club be successful.”
“I also didn’t expect to be able to move in the final round of the transfer window like this, but when Manchester City asked me if I would like to come here. I had no hesitation on the opportunity to play for this club.”
Akanji has become City’s sixth new player this season, following Julian Alvarez, Calvin Phillips, Stefan Arteca Morero, Uh. Marling Haaland and Sergio Gomez
