On Wednesday evening, Manchester City‘s Manuel Akanji took to social media to share heartwarming personal news: the arrival of his third child.
This announcement adds to a string of positive developments in the Swiss international’s stellar career since he joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022, alongside fellow player Erling Haaland.
Akanji’s debut season was nothing short of remarkable. He played a crucial role in Manchester City’s historic Treble victory, which included both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles. His adaptability and reliability were key, as he seamlessly filled various defensive roles under Pep Guardiola, from left-back and right-back to his primary position in central defense, partnering with Ruben Dias and John Stones.
Now, the joy continues for Akanji and his family with the recent arrival of their new baby. He shared this exciting news on Instagram, writing, “We’re overjoyed and incredibly grateful to share the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Khiara Sofia Yemaya Akanji!”
Akanji expressed his happiness further, stating, “Our hearts couldn’t be fuller as we welcome our third child, and first little girl, into the world. This moment is one we’ll cherish forever!”
Returning to Manchester City’s training sessions this week, Akanji has resumed his routine after representing Switzerland in recent international matches. This comes after a challenging summer, where Switzerland faced a tough penalty shoot-out defeat against England in the quarter-finals of the European Championships, with Akanji making a pivotal miss that led to their early exit.
