Nathan Ake

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I think as fans we worry too much on fees, it is only ever one part of the equation with wages, agency fees.

It just happens to be the most visible and the ones fan’s talk about.

However this fee be it 35 or 41 is not one that is going to be talked about much anyway.

Bournemouth fans love this guy, they absolutely LOVE him. Both his ability and attitude.

To me he seems a footballer every bit as much as a centre back.

Whilst I still think the plan is to get another starting CB, I think this guy will surprise a lot with his quality.

All except those who watched him consistently, who already knew.

2 great signings so far and 2 more needed.
 
It’s impossible to say how Ake will adapt. Our defenders play a high line due to our pressing game.
Main items should be if he’s comfortable on the ball (yes) and read the game well enough (yes). Yes he needs to be able to defend (proven at Bournemouth).
If he’s able to make the step up due to Pep and better players around him, I’m sure he has a big chance to succeed.
 
charlie9872 said:
I think paying £41m for Ake is going to do us no favours when we try and negotiate a reasonable fee for Koulibaly.
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If you take away what we got for sane , both Ake and torres have cost us around 20 mill net spend , incredible business.
 
OliMCFC said:
A red shite who's certainly got far more insight into the club than most of our supposed 'ITK's on here.
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I have found that some of his general articles and tweets regarding City are worth reading but as far as being ITK I can't remember him being the first with a transfer that wasn't already in the media but I may of missed one?

With regards to the UEFA ban, he firstly said that we would be fined but no ban and then after the ban was announced he said his sources told him that CAS would rule against us.

Sounds ITK to me :)
 
Otamendi's Beard said:
He's scores his fair share of headers for someone who's not good in the air...
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I've said it before but he's got surprisingly good instincts in the opponent's box and a good sense of where rebounds are going to fall.

I would have prefixed that statement with "for a defender" but I think some of our players could learn a thing or two in that regard.
 
Delighted with this signing, He's been sensational at Bournemouth and stands out massively. He will only get better in our side and under Pep. Pace, Power, Good on the ball, Good in the air and will continue to progress under Pep.

Well in Txiki.
 
krswanny said:
I have found that some of his general articles and tweets regarding City are worth reading but as far as being ITK I can't remember him being the first with a transfer that wasn't already in the media but I may of missed one?

With regards to the UEFA ban, he firstly said that we would be fined but no ban and then after the ban was announced he said his sources told him that CAS would rule against us.

Sounds ITK to me :)
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He said City would appeal to CAS whatever and would be competing in UEFA competitions. Yes he got the idea of the ban wrong, but was ultimately proven right. And he didnt say his sources said CAS would rule against. He spoke to two lawyers with knowledge of CAS who said it's very difficult to say CAS would exonerate City. But lawyers all have different opinions, so he no doubt could've spoken to others.
 
OliMCFC said:
He said City would appeal to CAS whatever and would be competing in UEFA competitions. Yes he got the idea of the ban wrong, but was ultimately proven right. And he didnt say his sources said CAS would rule against. He spoke to two lawyers with knowledge of CAS who said it's very difficult to say CAS would exonerate City. But lawyers all have different opinions, so he no doubt could've spoken to others.
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Ultimately proven right?

That's stretching it a bit
 
Cheesy said:
He can play holding midfielder can't he?

Fernandinho successor?
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Would suggest he is not good enough with the ball to play in that role for Pep.

Perfectly suitable defender though. Cannot understand the negativity. I'd have him ahead of Ota and the current version of Stones, no problem.
 
Tricky_Trev said:
Could happen. If Garcia really does leave us to Barca, then we may block a move for Stones and keep him as 4th choice for a year.
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If we bring in two new CB's then i see zero chance stones is sticking around even if we do sell Garcia. He would clearly have no future at the club and surely push a move through for his own sake.
 
Welcome to Manchester Nathan.
Still think the fee is a little steep but if it solves one of our problems everything is good.
 
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