Tottenham's plan to recruit Manuel Akanji did not take place successfully when the player has just joined Inter Milan on a loan of 1 year.
Manchester City Club has just announced on the homepage that defender Manuel Akanji has officially joined Inter Milan on the form of loan for 1 year, accompanied by the terms of purchase.
The deal closed 3 years of the Swiss player with Etihad, where he played 136 times since moving from Borussia Dortmund in September 2022.
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Inter successfully borrowed Manuel Akanji from Man City |
“We send the best wishes to Manuel for the upcoming journey at Inter Milan,” the notice from Man City wrote.
At Inter Milan, Akanji is expected to fill the void that Benjamin Pavard left after moving to Marseille on loan.
With the ability to play flexibly in all positions in the defense, Akanji is considered an ideal replacement, can even bring breakthroughs under the guidance of coach Christian Chivu.
Compared to Pavard, the 30 -year -old defender is not inferior in class and promises to be an important piece in the ambition to protect Nerazzurri's Serie A title.
Joining Man City in 2022, Akanji quickly proved value with versatility and stability. However, the competition of the main stone in coach Pep Guardiola's squad is always a big challenge.
In the center -back position, he faced names like Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake and rookie Khusanov. Meanwhile, the two wings are not Akanji's forte, making him not playing a minute this season.
However, Akanji has left a bold impression for 3 years of wearing Man City, contributing to 2 Premier League championships, 1 Champions League, 1 FA Cup and Club Club World Cup. The highlight of his career at Etihad is the goal in the 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals in 2022/23.
After breaking up with the Green Man, the Swiss star was also warmly welcomed in the traditional room of Nerazzurri, which displayed the famous titles of the team. With experience and bravery, Akanji is expected to help Inter continue to dominate Serie A and go far in the European arena.
The transfer to Inter Milan marked a new chapter in Akanji's career. With talent that has been affirmed and determined, he promises to become a pillar in the Inter defense, and bring impressive performances to Nerazzurri fans.