Netherlands and Côte d’Ivoire defender Nathan Aké is being linked with a move from Manchester City to Atlético Madrid, according to the latest transfer listings.
The 30-year-old centre-back, currently valued at €18.00m on Transfermarkt, has emerged as a possible target for the La Liga side, with the database recording a rumour of a switch from the Premier League champions to Atlético on 22 December 2025. No fee, contract length or probability of the move has been specified, underlining that talks – if any – are at a very early stage.
Aké’s current Manchester City contract details are not disclosed in the data, leaving open the possibility that any future departure could involve a reduced fee or even a free transfer scenario, depending on his situation at the Etihad Stadium. His market value has been trending down in recent months, from €22m in October 2025 to €18m by 9 December 2025.
Born in Den Haag on 18 February 1995, Aké has built a career across England’s top tiers before establishing himself at City. After moving from Feyenoord’s youth ranks to Chelsea’s academy, he progressed through Chelsea’s youth sides and experienced several loan spells, including Reading, Watford and Bournemouth, before joining Bournemouth permanently and later securing a transfer to City from the Cherries in August 2020.
Comfortable as a left-footed centre-back and capable of operating across the back line, Aké has previously attracted high valuations, peaking at around €42m during his time at City in 2023. His experience in the Premier League and his dual nationality profile make him a potentially attractive option for Atlético as they look to reinforce a defence traditionally built on organisation and versatility.
With the reported rumour yet to develop into concrete negotiations, Aké’s future remains unresolved, but a move to Madrid would represent a new league and a fresh challenge that could reshape the latter stages of his career and add another chapter to an already varied football journey.
