Nathan Ake

[oakiecokie]

40 M sounds too much to me BUT when you think United paid 80M for Maguire it then sounds cheap as Ake is a better player.

So therefore it is cheap.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Yeah Akés jumping reminds me a bit of... Ronaldo? I’d like to see more stats about his jumping. Off to google.



Mendy is the established LB and I have strong doubts Pep would sell him now. Buying another established LB would mean a primary competition between Mendy and the new guy. The club is still out for Laportes partner. And Laporte staying injury-free a whole season, where do you see Aké get a chance?

For me it’s clear he will play multiple positions. I doubt he would have come just as backup as he’s good enough to start for most teams.

Big clubs need TWO TEAMS, esp with number of games in highly compressed season, playing two games per week all season, multiple cup competitions, resting and injuries, need left footed cover at the back, and with 5 subs, it’s much easier to get players a 60-70 minute run out when they’re a bit knackered.Vould also play CB or LCB in a back 3/5 for CL away games.

Job’s a good un in my book! If he stays fit, we will get 8-10 years out of him. His amortization is £8/yr, with another £5 in wages. He is a very cheap FFP acquisition. Also, I know he is Dutch, but does he count as a homegrown player due to age when he arrived in UK? If so, even better!

Always liked him, although I could live without the mop top!

Fits the City profile...quiet, effective, no drama (on or off the field), and been a Captain.

 

[Blue Smarties]

I wonder if the inverted fullback is on the return. The lad is handy in the central midfield role too.

Looking forward to him joining, been a fan for a while now.

 

[Stoned Rose]

It’s a terrific save, never tired of watching that tbh!

I do agree though, shot stopping isn’t Eddies best attribute, if we could amalgamate Harts shot stopping with Eddies passing/confidence we’d have the perfect keeper

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[BringBackSwales]

Rest assured he is now not as good a player as he would have been had he signed for the scum

 

[OliMCFC]

They seemed to have an informal tie-up with Liverpool in recent years but blew millions on shit Anfield cast-offs like Solanke and Ibe. Maybe they’ll be a taker for some lads who won’t cut it at City instead

Yeah, don't think it was anything proper but had a loan or two and bought their deadwood as you say. Doubt they'll be ringing up Anfield anytime soon after the shite they've had previously. Us however? Well, if they wanna pay £15m for Otamendi ;)

 

[Tugay One Cup]

They seemed to have an informal tie-up with Liverpool in recent years but blew millions on shit Anfield cast-offs like Solanke and Ibe. Maybe they’ll be a taker for some lads who won’t cut it at City instead

I wonder if we'll see Tosin make a move down there either on loan or permanently. If they're after a replacement then his wages would be doable and he's proven himself at that level this season. Could work out for everyone involved.

 

[Bellamy's Caddy]

I wonder if we'll see Tosin make a move down there either on loan or permanently. If they're after a replacement then his wages would be doable and he's proven himself at that level this season. Could work out for everyone involved.

I wondered if Leeds might be a good destination for Tosin with Bielsa and their style of play. They might want more experience though as survival will be their priority this year.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

I wondered if Leeds might be a good destination for Tosin with Bielsa and their style of play. They might want more experience though as survival will be their priority this year.

Don't get me wrong, I hope he stays and wins everyone over but if he's going to leave permanently or just for the season then I just hope it's to a decent team with a decent coach and not some dead end move. I do wonder what Bielsa could do with him.

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

He seems pretty good in the air. Height helps but smaller players with a decent leap can still challenge in the air. From what I've seen Ake seems pretty good at coping with that. How talls Ferny? He wins a lot of headers. Timing of the jump is as important.

I always had the impression that Fern was taller than he actually is. As you say timing and a good spring is just as important.

 

[Bellamy's Caddy]

Don't get me wrong, I hope he stays and wins everyone over but if he's going to leave permanently or just for the season then I just hope it's to a decent team with a decent coach and not some dead end move. I do wonder what Bielsa could do with him.

Sorry I should have mentioned 'on loan' in my post as I would like to see him break through. But yeah if it is a permanent move or another long term loan it would be good to see him work with a top coach. I think he's going to be a very good player, just as with everyone trying to get in the squad at City the bar is set incredibly high.

 

[LucahArchie10]

If tosin was any good he would have been in the team by now

100% & not a dig at Tosin but if he signs a new contract it will be about City earning £8-£10m in transfer fee, unfortunately & not a dig but the kid isn't good enough for top 4 team in the Prem.
Garcia & THB are ahead of him & younger.
Tosin needs to keep doing what he has produced the last 18 months & who knows he could be a late developer or get that break he deserves.

Ake will be a great asset, I cant believe Chelsea havnt gone back for him there defending is shocking at time.

Ake & Koulabily added to Laporte will be class.

Add a top draw LB then we will be just fine

 

[Tugay One Cup]

If tosin was any good he would have been in the team by now

He wasn't any good when he played for our first team and he wasn't much better when he was at West Brom. By all accounts, he's just had a great season with Blackburn.

Its pretty unlikely he goes on to have a long term career with us but players improve.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

If we start the season with Ake as first choice then it's a bit underwhelming but if he's coming in as a squad player then I guess it's not a bad signing. It's not really feasible to have three world class CBs because one of them is always going to be unhappy. The price does seem steep but the homegrown status is probably why we're willing to pay it. One of the upsides is that we can finally offload Stones and Otamendi. I'd be pretty happy if we started next season with a quartet of Laporte, Koulibaly, Garcia, Ake.

 

[Chi-town blues]

United fans believed Ake could have been a target for their club after cameras caught Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in conversation with the defender following United's win against the Cherries at Old Trafford.

Solskjaer laughed off the suggestions when the exchange was brought up during a press conference. "I've got seven centre-backs," he said. "I don't know where that's come from. We're fine."

... I believe it came directly from your mouth, Ole.

Not from his mouth as he was busy blowing Ake .

 

[Chi-town blues]

would a good shot stopper of tried to save sons shot in champions league with his feet ?? How am I wumming ?? It’s a opinion , ederson is the perfect keeper for us how we play but shot stopping isn’t he’s best attribute

I don’t want to hijack Ake’s thread but this is bullshit . Ffs he just won golden glove with weekend defense but you think he not a good stopper . Wtf ?

 

[simon23]

City might lower the pricetag but it’s clear as day Angelino is off. And Stones is not better than Garcia mate, come on. Eric made an instant impact when he started playing for us. Reads the game so well, time his tackles excellent. He is a better defender than Stones, no doubt.



That’s the only thing about Aké that stops me from getting overly excited. I’m still concerned about lack of height in our team when facing set pieces and corners, even though we improved on that from last season.
But lack of speed at the back has also been a major concern so Aké will do a fine job with that. And he seen really good at jumping so we might be ok!

Sorry have to disagree with you.

Stones on top of his game is the better centre half at present. Ill conceed that Stones hasnt been at the top of his game for a while but the potential is there and it more of a mental issue i think with Stones plus the injuries that have led to lack of game sharpness

 

[mosssideblue]

If we start the season with Ake as first choice then it's a bit underwhelming but if he's coming in as a squad player then I guess it's not a bad signing. It's not really feasible to have three world class CBs because one of them is always going to be unhappy. The price does seem steep but the homegrown status is probably why we're willing to pay it. One of the upsides is that we can finally offload Stones and Otamendi. I'd be pretty happy if we started next season with a quartet of Laporte, Koulibaly, Garcia, Ake.

Until he starts and gets a few games under his belt, learning and implementing Pep's methods, saying he would be underwhelming if he were first choice might come back to bite you on your arse

 

[Gio's mate]

Mascherano

Carlos Puyol was also shorter than Ake. He wasn't too bad either.

 

[Semper aggressus]

Carlos Puyol was also shorter than Ake. He wasn't too bad either.

And Cannavaro. One of the best ever.