A key Manchester City star gives green light to Barcelona move as he signals full approval for sensational January transfer.
Barcelona’s search for defensive reinforcements in January has accelerated after the club identified a versatile, left-sided defender as a priority solution to their growing injury crisis at the back, reshaping the sporting department’s winter plans in the process.
With Andreas Christensen ruled out by a serious ACL injury and Hansi Flick demanding experience, leadership, and reliability in the heart of his defence, the Catalan giants have moved decisively for a seasoned Premier League performer who, despite his quality, has seen his minutes dramatically reduced this season.
In a context of a packed calendar, high competitive demands in La Liga and Europe, and strict financial limits, Barcelona views this potential arrival as a rare opportunity to plug a major gap with a player capable of performing from day one rather than a long-term project who would need time to adapt.
The player in question is Nathan Ake, who has effectively given the green light to a move as he looks to revive his club situation and secure more consistent game time, as reported by Diario Sport.
The Dutch international has barely featured for Manchester City this season, with most of his minutes coming in the Carabao Cup and just one Premier League start since February, having fallen behind Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol in Pep Guardiola’s central defensive hierarchy.
At Manchester City, Ake is valued for his reliability and his versatility across the back line, qualities that also make him particularly attractive to Barcelona.
Even so, Ake’s willingness to make the move is expected to be a decisive factor as talks evolve.
Barcelona sees him as an immediate solution to a critical problem zone, while Manchester City is under no urgent pressure to sell, creating a delicate balance between sporting ambition and financial reality as the January window progresses.
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