Overview
- Speaking before Inter’s Champions League tie with Arsenal, Manuel Akanji ruled out a winter return to Manchester City, saying there was “no chance.”
- His loan includes a €15m option to buy that becomes an obligation if Inter win Serie A this season.
- Akanji has become a regular under Cristian Chivu with 25 appearances and 2,057 minutes, and he is expected to start at San Siro against Arsenal.
- He rated Bayern Munich as Europe’s strongest side and described Arsenal as among the best teams, though not the very best.
- Speculation over a recall followed City’s defensive injuries to Ruben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and John Stones, though the club have signed Marc Guehi.