Turkish Süper Lig side Fenerbahce has officially completed the signing of Dutch defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City.
The transfer was announced on Friday, July 3, 2026.
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The 31-year-old versatile defender leaves Manchester City after six successful seasons. He joined the Premier League club from Bournemouth in 2020 for €45 million.
During his time at the Etihad Stadium, Ake made 177 appearances and won 12 major trophies.
According to Football Today, the player sought a new challenge in Turkey after his stint in England.
Fenerbahce executive Cihan Kamer confirmed the acquisition during a broadcast on Fenerbahce Radio. “We have successful center backs, but we were missing a left-sided center back.
After extensive negotiations, we’ve added our brother—one of the world’s top players who has won over 20 trophies—to our roster.
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Nathan Ake is at Fenerbahçe!” Kamer said.
The club also verified the transfer through its official social media channels.
“Our club has reached an agreement with Dutch national team player Nathan Aké and has signed a contract with the player,” the club stated.
Ake recently represented the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He will finalize administrative protocols before joining Fenerbahce’s pre-season training camp in Austria.
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The signing comes as Fenerbahce restructures under returning manager Ismail Kartal. The team finished second behind Galatasaray last season.
