Aymeric Laporte Joins Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr
Spanish Defender Leaves Manchester City for Saudi Arabian Club
Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte has left Manchester City to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. The 29-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the club, reportedly worth £23.5 million ($30 million).
Laporte joined City from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 and went on to make 280 appearances for the club, winning four Premier League titles, four League Cups, and the FA Cup. He was a regular starter in City's defense, but he fell out of favor under Pep Guardiola last season.
Laporte is the latest high-profile player to move to Saudi Arabia in recent months. In January, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr from Manchester United, and in February, Sadio Mane joined the club from Liverpool.
Al Nassr are one of the richest clubs in Saudi Arabia and they are looking to build a team that can challenge for the AFC Champions League title. Laporte's arrival will be a major boost for their chances of success.
Laporte's Transfer a Sign of Saudi Arabia's Growing Footballing Influence
Laporte's transfer to Al Nassr is a sign of Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the world of football. The country has been investing heavily in the sport in recent years, and they are now attracting some of the biggest names in the game.
Al Nassr's signing of Laporte is a major coup, and it shows that they are serious about winning the AFC Champions League. The club's ambition is likely to attract other top players in the future, and it could help to make Saudi Arabia a major force in world football.