Nathan Ake

[MillisleBlue]

Let's see if he pushes on when he's managed by the best in the business.

 

[mccity]

I have one Bournemouth fan in my phone book, asked his view and his words were “He’s quality, best player we’ve ever had”. Doesn’t usually hold back either, he’s not particularly fond of City.

Even better than Jordon Ibe?

 

[Jumanji]

Fucking hell he sounds shit

Nah he’s adequate for the squad. It’s just a weakness he has.

 

[The Pandorica Opened]

Err no, he's great in the air. Don't just follow stats

There's misleading stats, and then there's being in the bottom 25 in Europe at aerial duels. It's okay, all players have weaknesses - as I said, play him against teams who don't pose that much of a threat in the air and he'll be fandabbydozy.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Would this be a cover LB signing as well?

Hopefully not IMO. We need proper LB competition, so id like City to sign LB. Sell Angelino and Zinchenko.

 

[Jumanji]

There's misleading stats, and then there's being in the bottom 25 in Europe at aerial duels. It's okay, all players have weaknesses - as I said, play him against teams who don't pose that much of a threat in the air and he'll be fandabbydozy.

Yep and Koulibaly* Rodri and Laporte are still big boys defending corner kicks.

 

[Astrozombie]

Wait wait, we sold Sané for £45m and gonna spend £35m on this guy?

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Wait wait, we sold Sané for £45m and gonna spend £35m on this guy?

Wait wait, Sane didn’t want to play for us anymore and “this guy” does. So give me this guy every day.

 

[Coatigan]

if the papers are saying £35m, then that will be the rounded up figure that gets pulled when we are involved, probably including all bonuses.

Either way, good value for a young homegrown CB when 50m is the new 30m.

 

[abu13]

Wait wait, we sold Sané for £45m and gonna spend £35m on this guy?

Yep, and given the circumstances I think we have done well on both deals.

 

[Stoned Rose]

The fans of the club players are leaving often tells the story, and by all accounts Bournemouth fans rate him highly and would be sad to see him go for the fee mentioned. In reality, it’s probably fair, but I think that’s always a good sign. Homegrown is a bonus.

Atleast he can play football, which makes him infinitely more suited to our game than most. Quick and strong too. All the assets needed that under the right coach he could be excellent for us.

Bournemouth are that starved of decent players they'd be sad to see a corner flag leave.

 

[Charlesfarsbar]

I wouldn’t fancy a pairing of García and Ake , which could be the 2nd string for cups etc ?

 

[blueparrot]

Wait wait, we sold Sané for £45m and gonna spend £35m on this guy?

And? Are the the things linked. Sane has gone it’s done we got what we got 45 plus add ons. We need a good centre back back up for Laporte, Ake is that and for £35 mill about right.

 

[ballinio]

Nah he’s adequate for the squad. It’s just a weakness he has.

A centre half that can’t head the ball ? Ffs it’s like a colour blind snooker player

 

[kdbrise]

Yea, does look like it. But did read that city aren't happy with arsenal, so will they do business with them?

They're still celebrating that victory over us I believe. Apparently they have outclassed and outperformed us. Did you see their dressing room pictures.

 

[blueparrot]

A centre half that can’t head the ball ? Ffs it’s like a colour blind snooker player

Except he can.

 

[ballinio]

Except he can.

50% of the time

 

[Stoned Rose]

35m what do we get for Stones then?

35p.

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

Think it's a great bit of business. Good Laporte cover, can do a job at LB (Would still buy someone else if we keep Mendy) and DM. 2 years on his deal, homegrown and the Man City Tax considered, solid business and does everything Zinchenko did and more but better.

Agree with your thoughts there, also gives scope for 3 at the back of Pep fancies another option.

Ive seen him play for Holland against Scotland a couple of years back, he put in a tidy shift and reminds me of Zinchenko, except for being a significantly better/more natural defender and he’s got good pace.

Hopefully this would be a really solid signing that might not get everyone excited but he will prove to be a shrewd and effective one.

 

[blueparrot]

50% of the time

If you judge a player on stats, instead of watching I suppose.