Manchester City (hereafter Man City) defender Emric Laporte (29) is leaving the team.
According to Spain’As’ on the 18th (local time), Laporte is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season.
Laporte’s decision to leave was due to a sharp decline in game appearances. He has been active in Manchester City since the 2017-2018 season. His first season only featured in 13 games, but the 2018-2019 season saw him start in 51 games. He also played 44 games last season as Manchester City’s main defender. 메이저놀이터
But this season, it’s completely out of Pep Guardiola’s idea. He only made 17 appearances for the season, including 8 in the English Premier League (EPL). Laporte is contracted to Manchester City until June 2025, but decided to pursue his transfer as he decided there was no place of his own.
FC Barcelona are interested in Laporte. If Manchester City put Laporte on the release list, Barcelona will move right away. Barcelona have wanted to sign him for a long time. According to ‘Transfermarkt’, Laporte’s current market value is 30 million euros (approximately 43.8 billion won).
Laporte played for Basconia and Athletic Club. If he decides to transfer to Barcelona, he will return to the Spanish stage after 7 seasons after the 2017-2018 season.