Manchester City has accepted an undisclosed offer from Al-Nassr for Spain defender, Aymeric Laporte. The 29-year-old football sensation showcased his prowess during the 2021-22 season with an impressive 43 starts. However, Coach Pep Guardiola favored Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake more frequently throughout City’s triumphant Treble-winning campaign.

City’s determination to fortify their defensive lineup led them to invest a substantial £77m in the acquisition of Croatia’s rising star, Josko Gvardiol, aged 21, earlier this summer. This strategic maneuver was aimed at enhancing the team’s strength on the left side of the defense.

Should the deal be finalized, Laporte would find himself in the esteemed company of top-tier players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, and Alex Telles at Al-Nassr.

Laporte’s journey with City began when he was signed from Athletic Bilbao in January 2018, commanding a staggering £57m transfer fee that stood as a club record at the time. This acquisition coincided with Guardiola’s tenure of 18 months at the helm, during which Laporte’s remarkable ability to initiate plays from the defensive position significantly contributed to City’s triumph in the Premier League title race on five occasions in the past six seasons.

The defender’s impact was undeniable, with an impressive tally of 51 appearances during the 2018-19 season and 44 appearances in the 2021-22 season. However, the subsequent arrivals of Ake and Akanji brought about a shift in dynamics, diminishing Laporte’s on-field influence and playing time.

Laporte’s legacy at City is adorned with a total of 180 appearances, accompanied by an impressive goal count of 12. On the international front, he boasts 22 caps for Spain, a pivotal contribution that aided his nation in clinching victory at the UEFA Nations League final held in June. This move to Al-Nassr marks a new chapter in Laporte’s journey, and football enthusiasts around the world await further updates on this high-profile transfer.