Manchester City sensation Manuel Akanji is expecting another child with his wife, Melanie, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Swiss-Nigerian football star became Premier League champion for the second time on Sunday, as Manchester City clinched its eight Premier League trophy following its win against West Ham United.
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Akanji and his wife Melanie are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their third child. The football star took to social media to make the joyful announcement.
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In the Instagram post, Akanji expressed his excitement with lovely family pictures accompanied by the caption “We’re overjoyed and grateful to be expecting our third child♥️ These two are going to be the best big brothers!🥰”
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The 28-year-old defender and his wife, Melanie, have been married since 2019 and are proud parents to two sons, Aayden Adebayo and Keeyan Ayodele, aged four and one, respectively.
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Melanie, a talented Swiss interior designer in her own right, holds a degree from the prestigious New York University (NYU).
On the pitch, Akanji had an impressive run during the just-concluded English Premier League season and played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s success.
Opta stats reveal that no other center-back in the Premier League was involved in more open-play sequences that resulted in goals this season.