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Jul 29, 2023 · By Sam Lee. Jul 29, 2023. When Pep Guardiola was focusing on the little details that helped Manchester City win the treble last season, Nathan Ake ’s name was never far from the tip of his...
Mar 26, 2023 · Nathan Ake has taken a step forward for Manchester City this season, emerging as a key player for the Premier League champions. With exclusive insight from Pep Guardiola, we take a look at the...
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First-season-syndrome has been a common affliction for newcomers at Man City under Pep Guardiola. Nathan Ake's story is no different. He's endured a lot of frustration and required more patience than most, but his determination is now bearing fruit.
Ake spent his first two seasons in and out of the team unable to nail down a regular starting spot. When talk of a move to Chelsea arose last summer it appeared his City adventure could be over before it really began. Lucky for him, and for City, the transfer never materialised.
Ake played more games en route to the treble than in the last two seasons combined. And, despite only just returning from injury, it was him that was picked to start the Champions League final in Istanbul while Kyle Walker sat on the bench. In Guardiola's words, Ake had become fundamental.
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Adjusting to the exhaustive demands of Guardiola can take time. But there's a different side to the detail-obsessed winner we see gesticulating wildly on the touchline each week. A more patient side that perhaps is not recognised enough.
Image: Pep Guardiola's patience has been key for Ake at Man City
Mar 8, 2023 · The Dutchman's drive to work on his flaws and a sense of belonging have helped him become an integral part of City's defence this season.
Oct 27, 2022 · Nathan Ake is the Manchester City centre-back with the devastating combination, as comedian Troy Hawke memorably put it on the club's pre-season tour.
Nathan Benjamin Aké (born 18 February 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Premier League club Manchester City and the Netherlands national team.
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Dec 22, 2023 · Nathan Ake wasted no time in showcasing Manchester City’s intent in their FIFA Club World Cup™ final showdown with Fluminense. The clock hadn’t yet struck the one-minute mark when the defender...
