Manchester Metropolis on Wednesday introduced the signing of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake on a five-year deal — the second new arrival on the Etihad in the summertime switch window. Pep Guardiola’s dethroned Premier League champions agreed a 40 million pound (USD 52 million) payment for the Netherlands centre-back, rising to a possible 41 million pound. The signing comes a day after the membership introduced they’d landed Spain Beneath-21s winger Ferran Torres from Valencia.
“Metropolis have been the most effective facet in England over the course of the final decade,” Ake, 25, mentioned in a membership assertion.
“Coming here’s a dream for me. This can be a prime facet filled with world-class gamers. In all places you look on this squad there are massive names with worldwide pedigree.”
Metropolis director of soccer Txiki Begiristain mentioned: “Nathan is a high quality defender.
“He was a frontrunner throughout his time at Bournemouth and I’m so happy we have managed to deliver him right here. He is sturdy and fast, and we really feel he has the technical and mental attributes wanted to excel in Pep’s set-up.”
Metropolis completed 18 factors behind Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, who have been topped champions in June after a three-month hiatus because of the coronavirus.
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Guardiola’s staff misplaced 9 matches throughout the season, displaying the necessity for a rebuild on the again.
A knee ligament harm to Aymeric Laporte early within the season hit Metropolis the place they most lacked cowl, in central defence, after failing to switch departed captain Vincent Kompany.
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