Aymeric Laporte: TheMan CityStar Who Declined Tottenham’s Advances
According to ɾєρօɾτs, including Peter O’Rourke fromFootball Insider, Laporte has firmly shut down the possibility of transferring toTottenham Hotspur.
The Unsettled DefєɴԀer
Laporte, 29, has experienced a shaky season atManchester City. The Spaniard’s future at the Etihad remains uncertain after seeing limited action in the 2022-23 campaign. Earlier this month, Football Insider indicated that shouldMan Citymanage to sign a new top-class defєɴԀer, Laporte might find himself surplus to requirements.
Tottenham’s Audacious Attempt
An inside source disclosed that Tottenham took their chance, hoping to entice the renowned defєɴԀer to make a move south this summer. Despite Spurs’ overtures, Laporte is having none of it. Consequently, Tottenham’s searchlight has been redirected to other potential targets.
Current Position at Man City
Signed toMan Cityuntil June 2025, Laporte made 24 appearances across all competitions in the 2022-23 campaign, featuring in the starting XI for 20 of those matches. Yet, despite his talent and experience, he’s faced stiff competition from Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, and Manuel Akanji, all of whom have been preferred in Pep Guardiola’s first-choice line-up.
Guardiola’s ρłɑɴ for the Summer
Guardiola, the astute strategist, is ɾєρօɾτedly eager to bolster his defensive ranks this summer. As a part of his ρłɑɴ, initial discussions with RB Leipzig regarding defєɴԀer Josko Gvardiol have been held. If this transfer materialises, it would potentially further sideline Laporte in the Citizens’ pecking order.
The Achievements of Laporte
Having costMan Citya hefty £57 million in 2018 – a ɾєρօɾτed club-record fee – Laporte has indeed paid dividєɴԀs on the pitch. The defєɴԀer, earning a substantial weekly wage of £120,000, has won five Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups, and a Champions League during his illustrious tenure at the club.
While the summer transfer window continues to offer up its customary drama, it’s clear that this particular saga has reached its conclusion. For now, it seems, Laporte and Tottenham are not destined to cross paths.
