Revealed: Man City accelerate Nathan Ake talks – agreement soon
Man City are set to accelerate talks with defender Nathan Ake over a new contract, sources have told Football Insider.
The 28-year-old has two years left to run on his current agreement with the Premier League champions.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Pep Guardiola is a “big admirer” of Ake – and plans to keep him at the club long-term.
It is believed both player and club will find a quick agreement without issue over the summer break.
All parties are happy with the current status quo after Ake’s increased involvement in the 2022-23 campaign.
He has made 40 appearances across all competitions ahead of Saturday’s (10 June) Champions League final against Inter Milan, scoring three goals.
The Netherlands international has starred at left-back and centre-back as Guardiola’s side close in on a historic treble.
Former Chelsea ace Ake joined City in 2020 for a reported £41million and has won Premier League titles in each of his three seasons at the club.
The 28-year-old was close to returning to Stamford Bridge last summer (2022) and was even the subject of approaches in January.
A move failed to materialise due to a reported disagreement between Chelsea and City over the structure of the transfer.
He earns a reported wage of £90,000-a-week but that salary is set to increase with any new deal.
Football Insider revealed on Friday (9 June) that Man City have opened talks over the signing of RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.
It is believed Guardiola’s side are confident of agreeing a deal for the Croatia international.
In other news, Man City’s first summer signing is “99% done”.