Manchester City confirm Nathan Ake has signed a contract extension until 2027
Manchester City have officially announced that their defender, Nathan Ake, has signed a contract extension with the club, now tying him to the Etihad Stadium until 2027.
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Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has extended his contract with the club to 2027, the European and Premier League champions have announced. </p>
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The Netherlands international has prolonged his previous deal by two years, committing himself to the Etihad Stadium outfit for a further four seasons. </p>
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Ake was an integral member of Pep Guardiola's squad during City's memorable treble-winning 2022-23 campaign, making 41 appearances in all competitions. </p>
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The 28-year-old said: "This is the best club in the world, I have no doubts about that. Being a Manchester City player makes me incredibly proud every single day. </p>
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"It's a football club that expects excellence in every area, which makes for the perfect environment to improve. It drives me on and makes me better. I am at the stage of my career where I want to keep developing and I can definitely do that here. </p>
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"Pep is the best manager in football - a genius who has made me see the game differently - so to be able to work with him for longer is a real privilege. I am so grateful to him for everything he has done for me, both personally and professionally." </p>
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The former Chelsea player joined City in a £41 million deal from Bournemouth three years ago. </p>
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He initially had to wait for his opportunity but came of age last term, proving a reliable performer at both centre-back and left-back. </p>
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Director of football Txiki Begiristain said: "We have been delighted with Nathan's development, so it's great news for this football club that he is extending his time with us. </p>
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"There is no doubt he was a very important part of our treble success last season, but I believe he can be even better." </p>
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