Man City says Nathan Ake deal with Fenerbahce not yet final

Manchester City have denied that a transfer for defender Nathan Ake to Turkish club Fenerbahce is finalized, despite the Istanbul side announcing an agreement on Friday, July 3. The Premier League club confirmed it remains in positive talks over the deal, which is expected to be completed soon.

Fenerbahce released a statement on Friday claiming it had reached an agreement with City and signed a contract with the 31-year-old Netherlands international. The club said Ake, who has been competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, would join its squad at an Austrian training camp following a period of leave. However, sources indicate City were surprised by the timing of the announcement, as the transfer is not yet fully complete.

Negotiations are centered on a fee of 7 million pounds guaranteed, with potential add-ons that could raise the total to 8.5 million pounds. Both clubs believe the move will be officially confirmed in due course.

The transfer would conclude Ake's six-year tenure at the Etihad Stadium, a period during which he won four Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, two FA Cups, and two EFL Cups. Signed from Bournemouth for 41 million pounds in 2020, the defender...