Documents hint that former Chelsea star could be eyeing transfer back to Stamford Bridge | OneFootball

Documents have emerged showing plans for Ake to build a mansion near Cobham, in what could be a hint about his future plans, according to the Sun.

Ake joined Chelsea as a youngster but only ended up playing 17 first-team games for the Blues before impressing in a spell at Bournemouth.

The Netherlands international’s fine form there earned him a move to Man City in the summer of 2020, and he’s gone on to play172 games for the club, winning four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and numerous other major honours.

Time is right for Nathan Ake to leave Manchester City

Still, Ake now has just over a year remaining on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium, so it could make sense for him to plan a move away.

It remains to be seen if City would definitely sell the 31-year-old this summer, but he’s no longer an automatic starter in Pep Guardiola’s side, so there’s surely a decent chance he’d be available.

It would be surprising, however, if Chelsea were to make such a dramatic shift from their current policy of signing young players to bring Ake back to the club.

Should Chelsea sign Nathan Ake?

Some Chelsea fans will likely be keen to see the club’s owners show a bit more flexibility with their transfer strategy, as this squad could do with at least one or two more experienced figures.

Ake is a proven winner who could be a great leader for these young players at CFC, so perhaps these housing plans are an early indication that this could be a story to watch out for this summer.

At the same time, however, it’s perfectly possible that Ake is simply looking into moving into property development as he nears the end of his playing career, and the location he’s chosen won’t end up being that relevant.

We’ve given this potential deal a 15/25 using our Transfer Fit rating system, as Ake could fill a key role at Chelsea, even if he wouldn’t be a long-term option.

The Dutchman likely wouldn’t cost a fortune, and would bring great experience whilst also strengthening an area of weakness in Liam Rosenior’s squad.