Manchester City defender Nathan Aké has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.
The 30-year-old Netherlands International has not been a regular starter for the Premier League club and he needs to leave the club in order to play more often. A move in January is now a distinct possibility and he has been offered to Barcelona.
According to a report from Fichajes, the Spanish club has been handed the opportunity to sign the player. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to take up the option. The 30-year-old could be a very useful option for them. He is capable of operating in multiple defensive roles, and his versatility would be a huge bonus for the Spanish champions. They need a squad player like him at the back. They need more depth in the defensive unit.
Ake needs a fresh start
It is unlikely that Manchester City will stand in his way if he wants to move on. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona are prepared to secure his signature. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the world will be quite exciting for the Netherlands international. It would be a fresh start for him and he would get to compete at a high-level.
Barcelona could help him fulfil his ambitions and fight for major trophies as well. He has already shown his quality in England with multiple clubs, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. He is at the peak of his career, and he has the ability to make his mark in Spain.
Ake has been linked with Atletico Madrid as well.
He is likely to be available for a reasonable investment, and Barcelona would do well to secure his signature. They are going through financial limitations and they need to make the most of bargaining opportunities in the transfer market. This could be a golden opportunity for them to sign an experienced player with quality for a nominal fee.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
