Manchester, Sep 1 (Ians) Manchester City on Thursday signed Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2027.
Akanji has made 158 appearances for Bundesliga club Dortmund since joining from Basel in 2018, winning the German Super Cup in 2019 and the German Cup in 2020/21.
The 27-year-old centre-back has 41 caps for Switzerland and played a key role in their qualification for the World Cup.
“I am delighted to be here, and can’t wait to get started. City have been one of the best teams in Europe over the last few seasons. They are brilliant to watch, play an exciting brand of football and compete for trophies year in, year out, so coming here feels like the perfect next step in my career,” Akanji told mancity.com after completing his move to the Etihad Stadium.
“Pep Guardiola is an exceptional manager, and this...
Akanji has made 158 appearances for Bundesliga club Dortmund since joining from Basel in 2018, winning the German Super Cup in 2019 and the German Cup in 2020/21.
The 27-year-old centre-back has 41 caps for Switzerland and played a key role in their qualification for the World Cup.
“I am delighted to be here, and can’t wait to get started. City have been one of the best teams in Europe over the last few seasons. They are brilliant to watch, play an exciting brand of football and compete for trophies year in, year out, so coming here feels like the perfect next step in my career,” Akanji told mancity.com after completing his move to the Etihad Stadium.
“Pep Guardiola is an exceptional manager, and this...
- 9/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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