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Akanji: "Inter aren't afraid of anyone. We want the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia"

WATCH: Akanji makes huge error as Bodo knock out Inter

Bodo/Glimt are into the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time in their history after causing another European upset, eliminating last season's finalists Inter at the knockout round play-off stage 5-2 on aggregate. The Norwegian side led 3-1 from the first leg last week but still had to plenty of work to do at San Siro. However, a gift from Inter defender Manuel Akanji, on loan from Manchester City, helped Bodo into the next phase of the competition with a 2-1 win in Italy.

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Inter star Akanji a major doubt for Liverpool clash

Inter head coach Cristian Chivu faces a severe defensive crisis ahead of the pivotal Champions League showdown against Liverpool, as key summer signing Manuel Akanji missed the final training session on Monday, leaving the Nerazzurri dangerously exposed against Arne Slot’s prolific attack.

Akanji wants Inter to activate €15m clause

Manuel Akanji has made his stance clear after a strong start to life in Italy, revealing he hopes Inter activate the €15 million option to sign him permanently from Manchester City. The Swiss defender has played every league minute so far and quickly become a key figure in Cristian Chivu’s backline. His future now hinges on Inter’s season targets and his own consistency, but he wants to stay.

Akanji hails ex-Chelsea star as idol and calls Inter switch the easiest decision

Manuel Akanji revealed Thiago Silva as his role model and explained why swapping Manchester City for Inter felt like the simplest decision.

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Revealed: How Akanji can trigger €15m transfer after Inter loan

Manuel Akanji has joined Inter on loan from Manchester City, with the deal turning permanent if the Nerazzurri clinch the Serie A title.

Akanji picks Inter! Man City defender agrees Serie A move

Swiss defender Manuel Akanji is set for a medical at Inter after they agreed to a loan deal with Manchester City.

Spurs make approach for Man City star Akanji

Tottenham are interested in signing Manuel Akanji from Manchester City and have opened talks over landing the centre-back.

AC Milan eye Man City’s Akanji as Galatasaray falter

AC Milan have approached Manchester City for Manuel Akanji, challenging Galatasaray after the Swiss defender rejected a £15 million move to Turkey.

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Palace approach Man City star as potential Guehi replacement

Crystal Palace are plotting a move for Manchester City's Manuel Akanji, who is wanted by Galatasaray, as they consider replacements for Marc Guehi.

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Akanji to make decision on Man City future amid Galatasaray bid

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is considering his future after Galatasaray matched the Premier League champions’ £15 million valuation ($20.1m). The Switzerland international, who played a key role in Pep Guardiola's side’s treble success, faces competition for game time as the Catalan tactician looks to trim his squad options before the transfer window closes.

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Osimhen puts in personal transfer call to Man City star

Victor Osimhen reportedly made a personal phone call to a Manchester City star in a bid to help Galatasaray secure their third major summer signing. Galatasaray are have already lured Osimhen away from Napoli and Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich, and are now focused on adding a defender and a goalkeeper to their ranks before they register their squad for the upcoming Champions League campaign.

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: Arne Slot wurde am 17. September 1978 in Bergentheim (Niederlande) geboren.
: Ja, Jahre bevor Arne Slot Trainer wurde, war er selbst als Fußballer aktiv. Seine Laufbahn begann in der Jugend des FC Zwolle.
: Arne Slot spielte in der Jugend des FC Zwolle. Für die Profimannschaft absolvierte er als Mittelfeldspieler 164 Partien in der zweiten niederländischen Liga. Danach wechselte er in die Eredivisie zu NAC Breda und von dort fünf Jahre später zu Sparta Rotterdam. Zum Ende seiner Karriere kehrte Arne Slot noch einmal nach Zwolle zurück.
: Arne Slot darf sich niederländischer Pokalsieger und Meister nennen. Zudem gewann er in der Saison 2024/25 mit dem FC Liverpool die Premier League.
: Er hat die Champions League bisher noch nicht gewinnen können.
: Arne Slot hat das Privieleg, zahlreiche Superstars zu trainieren. Zu den bekanntesten Zählen wohl Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, oder Florian Wirtz.
: Arne Slots Jahresgehalt bei Liverpool beträgt rund 6,6 Millionen Pfund (etwa 7,7 Millionen Euro). Damit ist er einer der bestbezahltesten Trainer der Premier League. Sein vertrag läuft noch bis 2027.
: Arne Slot hat zwei Kinder, einen Sohn namens Joep und eine Tochter namens Isa.
: Seine Frau heißt Mirjam Slot, die mit ihren gemeinsamen zwei Kindern in den Niederlanden lebt.
: Bislang wurde Arne Slot noch nicht zum Welttrainer des Jahres gewählt.
: Sein vollständige Name lautet Arend Martijn Slot. "Arne" ist schon immer sein Spitzname.

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