Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji sparked a state of controversy after he denied the health of what was published by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano about his move to the Turkish Premier League during the current summer transfer market for 2025, stressing that he knows nothing about the alleged deal.
Did Galatasaray approach the deduction of the deal?
International press reports have spread indicating the desire of the Turkish Galatasaray to include Akanji, and confirmed that a delegation from the club went to England to negotiate directly with Manchester City. Despite these official steps, the Swiss player went out to deny his knowledge of any details, which made the issue of completing the deal with great doubt.
Akanji’s response to Romano’s publication
Romano posted on his Instagram account that Galatasaray ended the deal for 15 million euros. However, Akanji rushed to respond, saying: “I don’t know anything about this permanently.” This public response forced the Italian journalist to delete his post and then republished it in a new formula in which he confirmed that the two clubs reached an agreement, but the player still did not receive a direct offer.
How do Romano deal with the situation?
After the Swiss defender’s statement, Romano explained that the agreement between Manchester City and Galatasaray is already existing, but he indicated that the player has not shown a clear position yet, stressing that Akanji’s approval is the crucial step in completing the deal.
The duration of Akanji with Manchester City
Manuel Akanji joined Manchester City in the summer of 2022, coming from Borussia Dortmund, with a five -year contract that runs until the summer of 2027. This situation gives the English club a great negotiating power, and makes his exit mortgaged by the player’s desire and a seductive official offer.
Will Akanji leave Manchester City?
The scene is still blurry; Galatasaray expressed a strong desire to include the player, but his recent statements reflect his lack of conviction to move so far. As he is linked to a long -term contract with Manchester City, the chances of remaining in the English Premier League champions appear greater than the possibility of his departure in the current Mercato.
