Manchester City Defender Nathan Ake insisted he always knew he would face Cherries once again.
Nathan Ake said “It was good to see them go up.”
Ake played 121 times for the Dorset club in total, having signed from Chelsea for £20million in 2017 following a successful loan spell. The former Feyenoord youngster joined Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in August 2020 for £41million, following Cherries’ relegation from the top flight. He has gone on to win two Premier League titles and a League Cup with City. Speaking about facing Cherries for the first time tomorrow since his move,
Nathan Ake said “It will be good to see them again. There has been lots of change since I was there to be fair, the manager is different and a lot of the stuff is different.It will be different, but it will be good to see some familiar faces. I follow them when I can and also it was good to see them go up. I knew this day would come that I would face them again. I am looking forward to it. Some of them I still keep in contact with. Dominic Solanke is there and he was at my wedding, so it will be good to see him as well. I will see him after the game.”
Scott Parker’s side began their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa last time out, while Ake helped City overcome West Ham 2-0.
Nathan Ake said “They will be tough opposition to play against, even when we play at home, but we are ready to go.”
