City agree deal for Aké - 7 of the 12 most expensive centre-backs moved to Manchester
Manchester City have agreed a €45.4 million fee with Bournemouth to sign defender Nathan Aké, according to the PA news agency. The deal is worth a guaranteed €44.3 million to the relegated Cherries, potentially rising by a further €1.1 million.
Dutch international Ake has been a standout performer at the Vitality Stadium since joining from Chelsea for €22.8 million in 2017. He had previously been on loan with Eddie Howe’s side. There was expected to be strong interest in the 25-year-old this summer, with his departure becoming almost inevitable when Bournemouth’s relegation was confirmed last weekend.
Aké, Rice & Co. The most valuable players from Chelsea's academy Click here for overview Once the transfer is completed, seven of the twelve most expensive centre-backs in the world would have moved to Manchester, including Manchester United’s record holder Harry Maguire. Aké, whose rose thorugh the Blues’ youth ranks, would get in line behind Rio Ferdinand and surpass Eliaquim Mangala and Nicolás Otamendi once the add-ons are paid in full.
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Man City: Aké set to join - Torres deal on verge of being completed as well
It is understood City are the only club to have so far made an offer. Ake missed the Cherries’ final three Premier League fixtures after suffering a groin injury in 4-1 win over Leicester on July 12. The Citizens are also on verge of completing a deal for Valencia winger Ferran Torres, who could arrive in Manchester for an initial fee between €25 million and €30 million.
Premier League Player of the 2019/20 Season voting
- Date of birth/Age:
- Feb 18, 1995 (29)
- Nat.:
- Current club:
- Manchester City
- Contract until:
- Jun 30, 2027
- Position:
- Centre-Back
- Market Value:
- €40.00m
- Total Market Value:
- €1.27bn
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 1.
- Manager:
- Pep Guardiola
- Squad size:
- 22
- Latest Transfer:
- Claudio Echeverri
- Total Market Value:
- €352.80m
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 12.
- Manager:
- Andoni Iraola
- Squad size:
- 26
- Latest Transfer:
- Enes Ünal