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Man City defender Manuel Akanji reveals pre-match tradition with Manchester United star Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho Manuel Akanji Manchester Dortmund Borussia Dortmund Manchester City Pep Guardiola Phil Foden Bundesliga

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has revealed that he always has a hot chocolate before a match - something he started a number of years ago while at Borussia Dortmund with now Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho.

The Swiss centre-back signed for Pep Guardiola's side from the Bundesliga giants late in the summer transfer window. He had entered the final year of his contract and was yet to make an appearance for Dortmund this term.

Since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium, the 27-year-old has made seven appearances for City and has impressed at the heart of defence alongside a number of different centre-back partners.

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