Pep Guardiola has opted for another option as a central option since the departure of Vincent Kompany in May 2019.
Aymeric Laporte suffered injuries in the 2019–20 campaign, although the Frenchman was a normal after the restart of the Premier League season in June, while doubts remain about the long career of John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi.
Young Eric Garcia has made impressive demonstrations, however, the City, which has also been connected to Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, has now made a decision in his defensive ranks by turning to Ake.
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The Dutch international, who signed with Chelsea for 20 million pounds in 2017, has signed a five-year contract at Etihad Stadium.
“The City has been England’s team for the past decade,” Ake said on his new club’s website.
“Coming here is a dream for me. They are a high-level team with world-class players. Wherever you look on this team, there are big names with a pedigree.
“Pep is an admired coach all over the world. What he did in the game speaks for itself. The good luck he’s had is amazing and I like the taste of football he plays.”
“I know I’m going to have to work hard to get on the team, but that’s what I’m here to do. I’ll do everything I can to have an effect and help the team win the money.”
Man City signs Valencia Torres for $38 million
After betting on each and every Premier League game for the Cherries in 2017-18 and 2018-19, injuries limited Ake to 29 league appearances, as Eddie Howe’s appearance abandoned the wisest flight.
The 25-year-old becomes the signing of The City since the end of the Premier League season, following Tuesday’s announcement of the arrival of Valencian Ferran Torres.
A Spanish under-21 foreigner who has scored 4 goals and provided five assists in 34 appearances at La Liga, Torres also has an agreement that will continue until 2025.