Nathan Ake is pleased to have stayed at Manchester City this summer despite interest from former club Chelsea.
With Thomas Tuchel having lost Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on free transfers, the former Blues boss was keen to bring the Dutchman back to Stamford Bridge.
Ake has rarely been much of a first-choice at the Etihad Stadium and Chelsea had been optimistic in their attempts to sign him after a bid of around £45m.
While there was thought to be have been an agreement in principle, City could not sign a replacement of their own and the deal subsequently broke down.
Chelsea eventually brought in Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana during a frantic summer of transfer activity, while Ake has enjoyed a run in City’s starting lineup this season.
Injuries have played a part in that but the Dutch international has started five of their seven Premier League outings thus far and has spoken of his desire to stay with the champions.
"I’m very happy to be at Man City and I’m happy that I stayed here in the summer,” he said.
“I was never worried about competition"
