Nathan Ake has joined Fenerbahce from Manchester City, the Premier League club confirmed this afternoon. Although Fener claimed yesterday the deal was agreed, there was no official word from City, who were reported to be caught off guard by the Turkish club going public.But the move has now gone through with the Netherlands international joining the Istanbul giants after six trophy-laden years at the Etihad. The fee is reported to be in the region of �7million with Ake in the final year of his contract.Table of ContentsTreble-winner Ake leaves City with big medal haulCity director of football Viana pays tribute to departing AkeTreble-winner Ake leaves City with big medal haulAke, 31, made 177 appearances for City, winning four Premier League titles, one Champions League, one FIFA Club World Cup, two FA Cups, two League Cups, a Community Shield and a UEFA Super Cup.Its been a privilege to represent Manchester City over the past six years andIm so grateful to have been part of a specialteam,Ake told Citys official website.Ivegrown so much here as a player and a person andImthankful for the timeIvehad at the club.Illalways cherish the memories, particularly of winning the treble, being part ofall four Premier League titles in a side that made history and triumphing in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in my final season at the club.While Im moving on, Im very proud of everything weve achieved together and City will always be special to me.City director of football Viana pays tribute to departing AkeCitys director of football Hugo Viana added: Theres no doubt that Nathan has been a key part of our success over the past few years.Whenever he stepped onto the pitch, he always gave everything as well as being hugely dependable for the team. Hes also shown versatile qualities arriving as a centre-back but excelling at left-back including in our treble-winning season of 2022/23.At the training ground, he was an outstanding, model professional who set high standards for everyone around him and this has no doubt contributed to the environment that we have now at the CFA.We would like to thank Nathan for his many contributions and we wish him the very best in his next chapter.Fenerbahce finished second in the Super Lig last season, three points behind Galatasaray. Topics Fenerbahe S.K. Manchester City F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Manchester City confirm Anderson agreement Nicholas McGee 2nd July, 2026 Chelsea refuse to reference Maresca by name as they confirm new Man City boss will pay them compensation Nicholas McGee 29th June, 2026 Enzo Maresca: Man City confirm former Chelsea manager will succeed Pep Guardiola at 10-time Premier League champions Mitch Fretton 29th June, 2026 BREAKING: Man City set to seal �130m Elliot Anderson transfer reports Cian Cheesbrough 25th June, 2026 Manchester City fixtures 2026/27: List in full as post-Pep Guardiola era starts at home to Bournemouth Jon Fisher 19th June, 2026 Premier League Fixtures 2026/27: Arsenal to start new season against top-flight newcomers Coventry Jon Fisher 19th June, 2026
