Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are ready to sanction the departure of Nathan Ake this summer, amidst interest from European giants.
Nathan Ake’s future might be away from Manchester City, as the board looks to freshen things up at the back. According to a report from Sports Boom, the Citizens are ready to sanction the departure of the Dutch international. It is a massive boost for clubs like Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, who are after his signature.
Ake made a name for himself while playing for Bournemouth, before joining Manchester City in the summer of 2020. While the 30-year-old was never really an undisputed starter, he has certainly been an integral part of Pep Guardiola’s squad and has played a big part in all the success they have had.
The Dutchman has won every major silverware during his time at the club. His elite versatility across Manchester City’s backline has stood out. While he remains an important part of Guardiola’s plans, the player and the board seem to have different ideas.
Manchester City are ready to sell Nathan Ake
Nathan Ake seems interested in trying out a different challenge. The Dutch international is looking for a final big contract and a starting role in a team. Meanwhile, Manchester City are also very open to his potential departure. People at the club consider it a profitable transition.
The Citizens are aiming to balance their wage bill by letting him go, and it will also allow them to invest in a young defender. Ake could be the first high-profile departure of the summer, because City are already making plans to sign a young defender.
Manchester City even considered selling him in the winter, but an injury crisis at the back meant they had to drop that plan. Since he will only have a year left on his deal, the summer is City’s final opportunity to cash in on him, and they are ready to do that.
Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid learn asking price
Manchester City will be more than happy to open negotiations in the region of €25-€30 million. City’s stance is a massive boost for Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, who are keen on Nathan Ake’s signature.
The Spanish giants prefer having tough, left-footed defenders in their squad, and they are expected to return for his signature in the summer. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen see him as an ideal replacement for their defensive mainstays. In case they lose one of their leaders at the back, Ake could fill in for him.
