Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte completes move from Manchester City to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr


Aymeric Laporte has completed his move from Manchester City to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

The Saudi Pro League outfit are understood to have paid a fee of £23.5million for the 29-year-old, who has spent the past five-and-a-half years at the Etihad Stadium.

The Spain defender follows former City team-mate Riyad Mahrez to the Middle East country after the he joined Al-Ahli earlier in the summer transfer window.

Speaking to www.mancity.com, Laporte said: “I am proud to have represented Manchester City over the last six seasons.

“When I first joined, I was excited about the prospect of winning trophies. However, I could not have imagined the success we would go on to achieve together.

“I would like to thank the coaches, my team-mates and of course the brilliant City fans for all of their support throughout my time in Manchester.

“I will always be a City fan and I look forward to seeing you all again.”


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