a City defender knocks directly on the Blaugrana’s door

Indisputable holder with Manchester City last year, Aymeric Laporte had established himself as the rock of the rearguard of the Citizens, with no less than 44 appearances in all competitions. But since the start of the exercise, the 28-year-old Spanish international no longer enjoys the same status in the north of England, and finds himself confined to a substitute role. His trainer Pep Guardiola prefers to rely on Manuel Akanji, Nathan Aké or even Ruben Dias. As proof, he appeared only six times in the starting lineup in the Premier League in 26 days. What push him to wonder about his future, with already a very specific idea for his future, as revealed Mundo Deportivo.

Laporte wants Barca

Indeed, according to information from the Catalan newspaper, the former Athletic Bilbao would like to be able to find the Spanish championship, but not in the Basque Country, rather in Catalonia with Barça. The daily explains that the player is determined to commit to the Blaugrana, and the interest and reciprocal, Xavi Hernandez seeking a left axial for next season. In recent years, Manchester City has adopted a clear policy on sales: if the player wants to leave, he will not retain him, provided he finds a financial agreement with the buying team. Under contract until 2025, he has a market value of 38 million euros. A substantial sum, as explained by the media, which specifies that Barça is first waiting for news on financial fair play, and possible sales this summer to free up the payroll, to be able to really work on its possible. Everything remains to be done in a soap opera that should animate the next few months.