Manuel Akanji
30-Year-Old
Inter Milan
Serie A
Delivers strong defensive display
Akanji registered one tackle (one won), seven clearances and three interceptions in Thursday's 2-0 win versus Algeria.
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Akanji registered three interceptions, one chance created and one tackle across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, denying Riyad Mahrez when the Algerian captain had a rare first-half opportunity blocked at close range, and contributing to a collective defensive display that kept Algeria to very few shots on target despite their sustained possession in the second half. The center-back completed 62 passes and won two aerial duels, and his combination with Nico Elvedi gives Switzerland one of the most reliable defensive partnerships in the round of 16.
Akanji registered three interceptions, one chance created and one tackle across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, denying Riyad Mahrez when the Algerian captain had a rare first-half opportunity blocked at close range, and contributing to a collective defensive display that kept Algeria to very few shots on target despite their sustained possession in the second half. The center-back completed 62 passes and won two aerial duels, and his combination with Nico Elvedi gives Switzerland one of the most reliable defensive partnerships in the round of 16.
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Set to leave City for good
Akanji is set to leave Manchester City on a permanent basis in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
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Akanji has spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Inter Milan, and this move has all parties happy. The defender wants to stay in Italy, Inter Milan are keen on keeping him around and City would be open to letting him leave for good. As things stand now, it would be shocking if Akanji doesn't sign a permanent deal with Inter in the summer.
Akanji has spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Inter Milan, and this move has all parties happy. The defender wants to stay in Italy, Inter Milan are keen on keeping him around and City would be open to letting him leave for good. As things stand now, it would be shocking if Akanji doesn't sign a permanent deal with Inter in the summer.