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Nathan Aké completes move to Fenerbahce after six years at Man City

The Netherlands defender leaves the Etihad in a deal worth up to £8.5m, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden spell that included four Premier League titles and the Champions League.

July 21, 2026 · 10:05

Deal completed for around £8.5m

Fenerbahce have completed the signing of Nathan Aké from Manchester City, with the Turkish club paying around £7m upfront and the remainder dependent on add-ons. The move ends a six-year stay at the Etihad for the Netherlands international.

July 21, 2026 · 10:20

A trophy-laden spell comes to an end

Aké won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two League Cups and the Champions League during his time under Pep Guardiola, but had entered the final year of his contract and struggled for regular minutes, making just 17 starts across all competitions last season, only six of them in the Premier League.

July 21, 2026 · 10:35

Another statement signing for Fenerbahce

The move is another high-profile addition as Fenerbahce look to reclaim the Turkish Super Lig title, continuing a summer of ambitious recruitment in Istanbul.

Transfer Desk update: club and wire reports, July 2026.