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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 tongue. “He has been...
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.
Mar 8, 2023 · Ake’s lack of game time led to an opportunistic approach from Chelsea last summer, a chance for the Dutchman to rejoin the club he signed for at the age of 15. He had admirers at Chelsea from...
Jul 28, 2023 · Nathan Ake has signed a four-year contract extension at Manchester City. The 28-year-old was one of the key factors in City’s treble victory last season and his performances have been rewarded...
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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
Jan 12, 2024 · Ake admits the prospect of making yet more history by becoming the first English club to win four consecutive titles is a huge source of motivation for the City squad.
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Jan 12, 2024 · Nathan Ake will enjoy meeting up with former boss Eddie Howe at Newcastle on Saturday but, speaking to the MEN, he says he is loving life with Pep Guardiola and the 'best team in the world'
