Manuel Akanji, who had previously been linked with West Ham United, has ultimately signed with Inter. After attracting interest from various clubs across Europe, Akanji is officially leaving Manchester City to join Inter. Throughout the summer, Akanji was at the center of transfer speculation as Pep Guardiola continues to revamp his squad. The 30-year-old had been associated with Galatasaray, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, and Milan, but it was Inter that secured his signature in the end. The Swiss defender, born in 1995, has joined on loan from Manchester City, with an option for the deal to become permanent if certain conditions are met, as confirmed by Inter's statement. According to Sky Italia, the agreement is valued at an initial €2 million (£1.7 million; $2.3 million) fee. The deal includes a €15 million (£13 million, $17.5 million) purchase option, which becomes mandatory if the Swiss international appears in at least 50% of the games or if Inter clinches the Serie A title.