Nathan Ake has released an emotional Instagram statement revealing his father passed away just minutes after he scored for Manchester City in their 6-3 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.
The Man City defender was named in the starting line-up to face RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium.
Ake headed in after 16 minutes to get the ball rolling in their 6-3 victory against the German outfit, opening the scoring for Pep Guardiola’s side.
But the Netherlands international posted on social media on Thursday that his father had unfortunately passed away moments after he scored.
Ake wrote on Instagram: “The past few weeks have been the toughest of my life, my dad has been very ill and there was no more treatment possible.
“I was lucky to have a lot of support from my fiancé, family and friends.
“Yesterday after a difficult time I scored my first Champions League goal, and only a few minutes after he passed away peacefully with my mum and brother by his side.
“Maybe it was meant to be, watching me play always made him proud and happy.
“I know you’re always with me, you will always be in my heart and this one was for you dad.”
Manchester City fans have been sending their condolences on Twitter.
So glad his father got to see his goal 💙
— Arran 🇮🇪 (@Cancxloszn) September 16, 2021
Truly heartbreaking. RIP 💙💙💙
— Ben 🍋💙 #TxikiOut (@benmcfc03) September 16, 2021
My Condolences to you Ake and your family. Be strong in these trying times.
— Bambo Samuel (@Bambopark) September 16, 2021
His dad would be so proud of the performance 🥺🥺
— CN (@Seee_Hen) September 16, 2021
That’s why he left Netherlands team to be with his father. RIP 💙💙
— Wingsus ⁹ (@JesusRoIe) September 16, 2021
OMG!!!!
— Zhubbie (@Zhubbie2) September 16, 2021
I slandered him, didn’t know what he was going through.
Stay Strong Nathan💙
Stay strong Ake 🙏❤️
— Shooter$LikeSergio🇧🇼 (@doomahnutz99) September 16, 2021
And to y’all slating the man for his performances this could of been the reason and should be careful what you say about players
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