DONE DEAL: Txiki welcomes new signing Manuel Akanji to Man City

Football
1 Sep 2022 • 5:47 PM MYT
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Manchester City have signed Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji.

The 27-year-old centre-back arrives on a five-year deal, which keeps him at the Club until the summer of 2027.

A 41-cap Swiss international who has won trophies in Switzerland and Germany, he follows in the footsteps of Stefan Ortega Moreno, Kalvin Phillips, Sergio Gomez and former Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland to become our fifth signing of the summer, with Julian Alvarez also arriving following his loan spell with River Plate.

City director of football Txiki Begiristain said: “Manuel has plenty of experience playing at the top level of European football and we are confident he will be a valuable addition to our squad.

“We have been impressed with his performances during his time at Dortmund, where he has developed into a very good defender and one who is ready to perform in both the Premier League and Champions League.

“He has everything we want in a centre-back. He is strong, quick, comfortable in possession, has an excellent passing range and he will complement the other defenders in this team and our style of play."

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