Manchester City has competed for the signing of Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji on a five-year deal from Borussia Dortmund. The 27-year-old who joins from Borussia Dortmund some years back is now with his former teammate Haaland in City.
Akanji has 41 caps for Switzerland and played a key role in their qualification for the World Cup. Speaking about his deal he said: ”I am delighted to be here and can’t wait to get started. City has been one of the best teams in Europe over the last few seasons.”
He also said: ”They are brilliant to watch, play an exciting brand of football and compete for trophies year in, year out, so coming here feels like the perfect next step in my career.” “Pep Guardiola is an exceptional manager and this is an exceptional squad of players, so this is an exciting opportunity for me.”
Akanji began his career in his country with FC Basel before linking up with former Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland following his move to Manchester City earlier this summer. He is the fifth signing Guardiola has made during this transfer window as City look to win a third successive Premier League title and a first Champions League trophy.