Man City star Aymeric Laporte joins Al Nassr: Aymeric Laporte bids farewell to Manchester City and its supporters as he embarks on a new journey. The accomplished center-back has inked a contract with Al-Nassr and is set to make his way to Saudi Arabia, marking the end of his remarkable five-and-a-half-season stint in the Premier League. During his time at Manchester City, Laporte played a pivotal role in securing three consecutive league titles and clinching the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy in June.
Man City star Aymeric Laporte Joins Al Nassr
Man City star Aymeric Laporte joins Al Nassr: The heartfelt departure is punctuated by an emotional video shared by Laporte, reflecting on his journey. His footballing voyage commenced at Athletic Club, an institution known for players who dedicate their entire careers to San Mames. However, the football world was taken aback when Laporte made a significant move to England in January 2018, joining Manchester City in a groundbreaking $71 million transfer deal.
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Laporte’s charismatic presence swiftly endeared him to the fans, with his robust defending and accurate left-footed passes leaving an indelible mark. Making his debut for the Spanish national team in 2021, Laporte graced the Premier League stage with 120 appearances for City. This period yielded a total of 13 trophies, including five league titles, further solidifying his legacy.
In a poignant tribute video shared on social media, Laporte remarked, “This is now our history. Thank you and see you really soon.”
Laporte’s role in Pep Guardiola’s plans diminished in the previous season, making just a dozen appearances in the league and 24 across all competitions. Consequently, his prowess became a target for Saudi Arabia’s football riches, leading to his move to Al-Nassr. In his new journey, he will share the field with luminaries like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
With Manchester City accepting a $30 million bid for Laporte, the player has embraced a three-year contract offer from Al-Nassr, the runners-up of last season’s Saudi Pro League. As the details are finalized, Laporte’s transfer is expected to be officially announced, marking a significant shift in his footballing voyage.
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The Market Revived by Cristiano Ronaldo
Players Who Joined Saudi League: After Ronaldo went to Saudi Arabia last season, a lot of eyebrows were raised against his decision. Many asked him to stay in Europe, go to Sporting Lisbon, where he started his career, or go to a ‘better’ league. Even the European bias against the Saudi Pro League was visible at some point. But a year later, things took a huge U-turn. Saudi clubs threw crazy money at attracting top talents across the world, and surprisingly, a lot of big names accepted the offer to move to a league that is ranked above Messi’s MLS.
The Brazilian star Neymar and the current Ballondor winner Karim Benzema, Bayer’s Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Firmino, Edouard Mendy, Alex Telles, Kalidou Koulibaly, Milinkovic-Savic, Seko Fofana, Moussa Dembele, and Jack Hendry are some of them. It’s not the first time that players flow to a particular league. But nothing is close to the current intensity.
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