Posted31 August 2022, 15:01
FootballManuel Akanji towards a new life in City?
The Swiss defender should have his medical examination this Wednesday in Manchester according to “The Athletic”. He had announced to Borussia Dortmund his desire to leave in the spring.
Manuel Akanji (here in the duel with Kylian Mbappé), would be leaving for Manchester City.
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What if Switzerland had one more player in the Premier League? Manuel Akanji seems to be heading for Manchester City. The media “The Athletic” writes that the 27-year-old player arrived in the English city on Tuesday evening, and should undergo the medical examination on Wednesday. The transfer fee is estimated at 17.5 million euros.
A way to take a new step elsewhere following four years with Borussia Dortmund. The German club recruited several defenders during the summer transfer window, blocking the path of the Swiss international.
The Zurich man therefore had to find a new home. City’s track is exactly what he may be looking for. The “Citizens” would benefit from having a player capable of making short passes and keeping the ball. In its analysis, “The Athletic” underlines the success of the defender in terms of dribbling, even if he struggles more to win in the air.
Held back by his injuries
Held back by his injuries since the start of the year (74 days of absence in total for knee surgery or calf problems), he has also not played a single league match since the resumption. City is positioning itself as a place of choice to relaunch.
“I try to improve myself every day. As a footballer, you never stop learning”, he told the magazine “Borussia” in February 2021.
A mentality that is sure to please Pep Guardiola, known to appreciate workaholics. He already has many defenders, but his team must lead several competitions. The coach must also deal with the absence of Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte, injured and therefore forced to give up several matches.
For Akanji, playing in one of the most prominent teams in the championship is a boon on the edge of the 2022 World Cup.
