10.06.2026 16:20
Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım allegedly instructed the management to 'do whatever it takes' for the transfer of Nathan Ake, who plays for Manchester City. The yellow-navy club is expected to start talks with the English club soon.
Aziz Yildirim, who returned to the presidency of Fenerbahce, stepped on the gas in transfer efforts. After reinforcements to the forward line, the yellow-navy blues, wanting to strengthen the defense too, turned their route to England.
TARGET NATHAN AKE
According to a report by Sozcu, Fenerbahce's primary target in the center-back transfer became Nathan Ake, who wears the Manchester City jersey. It was stated that the yellow-navy management made initial contacts with the Dutch defender's agent and received positive feedback.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH MANCHESTER CITY
Fenerbahce management is expected to go to England in the coming days to start transfer fee negotiations with Manchester City. It was learned that the English club is demanding a transfer fee above the market value for the experienced defender.
"DO WHAT IS NECESSARY"
According to the information in the report, Aziz Yildirim gave full authority to the management for the transfer to happen. It was stated that the experienced president gave the instruction "Do what is necessary" to his aides regarding the Nathan Ake transfer.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
The 31-year-old defender played 32 matches across all competitions last season with the Manchester City jersey. Ake, who spent a total of 1644 minutes on the field, continued to be one of the important names in his team's defense.