Manchester City defender Nathan Ake could reportedly be eyeing a transfer back to Chelsea as he’s building a house near their training ground.Documents have emerged showing plans for Ake to build a mansion near Cobham, in what could be a hint about his future plans, according to the Sun.Ake joined Chelsea as a youngster but only ended up playing 17 first-team games for the Blues before impressing in a spell at Bournemouth.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe Netherlands international’s fine form there earned him a move to Man City in the summer of 2020, and he’s gone on to play172 games for the club, winning four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and numerous other major honours.Time is right for Nathan Ake to leave Manchester CityStill, Ake now has just over a year remaining on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium, so it could make sense for him to plan a move away.It remains to be seen if City would definitely sell the 31-year-old this summer, but he’s no longer an automatic starter in Pep Guardiola’s side, so there’s surely a decent chance he’d be available.It would be surprising, however, if Chelsea were to make such a dramatic shift from their current policy of signing young players to bring Ake back to the club.Should Chelsea sign Nathan Ake?Some Chelsea fans will likely be keen to see the club’s owners show a bit more flexibility with their transfer strategy, as this squad could do with at least one or two more experienced figures.More Stories / Latest NewsDocuments hint that former Chelsea star could be eyeing transfer back to Stamford BridgeMar 31 2026, 6:28Report: European giants AC Milan considering surprise move to sign Liverpool fan favouriteMar 31 2026, 6:00“Would be difficult to refuse” – Chelsea star refuses to rule out Stamford Bridge exitMar 31 2026, 0:18Ake is a proven winner who could be a great leader for these young players at CFC, so perhaps these housing plans are an early indication that this could be a story to watch out for this summer.At the same time, however, it’s perfectly possible that Ake is simply looking into moving into property development as he nears the end of his playing career, and the location he’s chosen won’t end up being that relevant.Nathan AkeTOTAL SCORE: 15/25Transfer fee***Performance***Achievements****Career phase*Squad need****We’ve given this potential deal a 15/25 using our Transfer Fit rating system, as Ake could fill a key role at Chelsea, even if he wouldn’t be a long-term option.The Dutchman likely wouldn’t cost a fortune, and would bring great experience whilst also strengthening an area of weakness in Liam Rosenior’s squad.The post Documents hint that former Chelsea star could be eyeing transfer back to Stamford Bridge appeared first on CaughtOffside.