It has been reported that Manuel Akanji is now set to receive a handsome pay rise after a flawless debut season with Manchester City.
This comes from the Daily Star, as the Swiss international was a vital cog behind the Sky Blues’ treble success in the previous campaign.
Now, Manuel Akanji could see his weekly wages rise at Manchester City ahead of the following season.
Manuel Akanji set for bumper pay rise at Manchester City
Branded as ‘unbelievable’ by Sam Allardyce, the 27-year-old’s arrival at the Etihad Stadium was met with a lot of scepticism.
While many were confused about the rationale behind his signing, his error-prone ways at Borussia Dortmund led many to express that City had made a rare mistake in the transfer window.
However, Manuel Akanji put every such doubt to bed by looking the part from day one, with a report claiming that Manchester City intend to increase his wages by a whopping 50%.
As a result, the elegant centre-half could now take home as much as £150,000-a-week, which would be a significant boost in his earnings, as his wages were initially set at £100,000-a-week upon joining the club.
It has also been added that even if the treble-winners end up signing Josko Gvardiol, his role in the side will remain as crucial as it has been so far.
Manuel Akanji deserves such a handsome reward
It’s safe to say that not a single Manchester City supporter will be against the idea of Manuel Akanji being handed a pay rise.
Whether it be in his natural position as a centre-back or deputising as both a right-back and a left-back, the ex-Basel colossus has been impeccable everywhere in every role he played last season.
Akanji’s footballing intelligence coupled with his brute strength made him a rock at the back, while his crisp passing and seamless ability to carry the ball out of defence led to him becoming a Guardiola favourite instantly.
