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Inter Milan eye €30 million move for Manchester City defender

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Updated 12:44 4 Jan 2023 GMTPublished 10:05 7 Oct 2022 GMT+1

Inter Milan eye €30 million move for Manchester City defender

Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly targeting a 2023 move for versatile Manchester City centre-back Nathan Ake.

Srinivas Sadhanand

Srinivas Sadhanand

Since Nathan Ake joined Manchester City, the Netherlands international has certainly experienced the trials and tribulations that come with being a part of one of the most well-stocked squads in Europe.

Despite being injured for the majority of his debut campaign at the Etihad Stadium, one can also acknowledge that John Stones and Ruben Dias’ partnership was unbreakable during the 2020/2021 term.

So much so that Dias won the UEFA Defender of the Year, as well as the Premier League Player of the Year award, while Stones enjoyed a commendable redemption arc for the ages.

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While Nathan Ake was a lot more involved last season, it is also key to remember that he was essentially utilised as a utility man, especially as an emergency left-back at times.

Once again this season, it seems like the Dutchman will have to fight it out for a place in this Manchester City backline, especially with Manuel Akanji’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund.

Considering that the aforementioned Swiss international has been in excellent form in sky blue from day one, there exists a possibility that Ake may be relegated to the status of fifth-choice centre-back.

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With Aymeric Laporte’s return from injury as well, it is unlikely that the former Bournemouth defender will get an extended run in the Sky Blues’ starting line-up.

Looking set to join Raheem Sterling at Chelsea at one point in the most recent summer window, it has been speculated that a European giant will try to tempt the two-time Premier League winner into departing the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City's Nathan Ake.
Manchester City's Nathan Ake.

As per a report by FCInterNews, as translated and relayed by Sport Witness, Inter Milan are eyeing the signature of Nathan Ake as a replacement for Stefan de Vrij.

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It has been mentioned that the Serie A side aim to complete a deal for a fee in the region of €25 million to €30 million for their defensive target.

However, Simone Inzaghi’s men have initially planned to sign Ake on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

In the case of de Vrij, the 30-year-old’s current contract expires next summer and he has been linked with a Premier League move, which could mean he departs on a free transfer.

As for Nathan Ake, all one can say is the decision about any potential exit lies on his shoulders, as Manchester City seem satisfied to have such a reliable squad player within their ranks.

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Nathan Ake in action for Manchester City against West Ham.
Nathan Ake in action for Manchester City against West Ham.

Elsewhere, City officials are confident on tying down Phil Foden to a new long-term contract.

The relevant parties have been in negotiations for around a year now.

However, the wait is set to come to an end, as Foden is expected to sign a deal until the summer of 2027, and see his finances rewarded for an exemplary rise in the Manchester City squad under Pep Guardiola.


Featured Image Credit: PA Images / Alamy

Topics: Nathan Ake, Manchester City, Manchester City Transfer News & Rumours, Inter Milan, Serie A, Premier League, Football, Transfers

Srinivas Sadhanand
Srinivas Sadhanand

Football journalist, midfield enthusiast, human. In that order.

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