2023-08-24 22:42:08
When he signed for Manchester City in January 2018, Aymeric Laporte was the most expensive defender in Manchester City history. He signed with the Cityzens for 65 million euros. After five and a half seasons in the sky blue jersey, his English adventure is over.
The defender, of French origin but who chose Spain for his international career, announced his departure on social networks, with a video in which he tells his story with the club, the “unforgettable” years and the ” memories that will always remain in (his) heart”. He won 13 trophies with Manchester City, including a Champions League last June, the first in Skyblues history, and played 180 games, scoring 12 goals.
Dear Cityzens, today I wanted to share a story with you…
It has lasted for five and a half unforgettable years. Plenty of memories that I will keep forever close to my heart. pic.twitter.com/hR2e5CWfVi
— Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) August 23, 2023
The announcement of this departure coincides with that of Bernardo Silva’s contract extension until 2026, who nevertheless had a foothold in Paris a few weeks ago. For his part, the defender officially joined Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and precisely Al-Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo and Seko Fofana play. According to transfer window specialist Fabrizio Romano, Laporte has signed a three-year contract with the Saudi club.
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