Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji is ‘on the verge’ of joining Manchester City on a deal until 2027.
That’s according to Sport 1 journalist Patrick Berger, who says the defender will earn around €11m per year at the Etihad.
Akanji has been linked with a move away from Dortmund throughout this summer, with the arrival of Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule pushing him down the pecking order.
Dortmund have been unable to find a suitor but that has quickly changed over the last week, with Manchester City emerging as surprise buyers.
Reports in England have made it clear a move was advancing quickly and Berger backs that up, stating the Switzerland star is ‘on the verge’ of joining Manchester City.
Sources have also told him that the two clubs are ‘close to reaching’ a total agreement on a deal worth €18m.
Akanji remains in Dortmund at this moment in time but is ‘set to fly to the UK soon’, presumably for a medical and to sign the final documents to make him a Manchester City player.
#BVB – Manuel Akanji on verge joining Manchester City, as reported first by @David_Ornstein. Contract until 2027, €11m salary per year, sources telling @SPORT1. Clubs close to reach total agreement. Fee: €18m. The Swiss defender is still in Dortmund set to fly to UK soon. ⚫️🟡
— Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) August 30, 2022
