Fenerbahce announce they have agreed a deal to sign Netherlands defender Nathan Aké from Manchester City, ending his six-year spell at the Premier League club. Multiple outlets report that talks are ongoing or an agreement has been reached, with BBC Sport describing City and Fenerbahce as being in discussions over a reported £7m fee. The Athletic notes that while Fenerbahce says an “agreement reached” is in place, Manchester City has not confirmed that the departure is final.
Aké, 31, is set to move to Istanbul and join Fenerbahce after a break following the World Cup. The Turkish club presents the transfer publicly but, according to reports, does not provide details of the transfer fee or contract terms. During his time at Manchester City, Aké wins multiple trophies, including four Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and two League Cups. Reports also characterize City as viewing matters as not yet fully completed at the time of Fenerbahce’s announcement.
