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Transfers: Parrott joins Excelsior Rotterdam on loan

Republic of Ireland attacker Troy Parrott has joined Dutch Eredivisie side Excelsior Rotterdam on loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the season.

Soccer • 24 Aug 23

Silva and Laporte (r) are no longer team-mates

Updated Silva extends Man City stay as Laporte departs

Bernardo Silva has committed his future to Manchester City after he signed a new contract with the club until 2026, while defender Aymeric Laporte has left the Premier League champions.

Soccer • 23 Aug 23

Two of the key playing personnel will be absent as Manchester City face Leipzig

Updated Illness rules De Bruyne and Laporte out of Leipzig tie

Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte will miss Manchester City's Champions League clash at RB Leipzig on Wednesday due to illness.

Soccer • 21 Feb 23

The French-born Spain defender underwent knee surgery earlier this summer

Laporte sidelined as Pep stays coy on Cucurella links

Aymeric Laporte will miss the start of Manchester City's Premier League title defence after undergoing knee surgery in the summer.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

Aymeric Laporte is now eligible to play for Spain at the Euros

Laporte switches from France to Spain in time for Euros

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte will be eligible to play for Spain at next month's European Championship after FIFA approved his switch from France.

Soccer • 14 May 21

Laporte warming up against Porto midweek

Guardiola dismisses concerns over Laporte absence

Pep Guardiola has dismissed any concerns over the fitness of defender Aymeric Laporte, with the French centre-back having not featured in any of Manchester City's last three games.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

Ex-Manchester City youth player Wisten dies aged 17

Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte have led the tributes to former Manchester City youth-team player Jeremy Wisten, who has died at the age of 17.

Soccer • 26 Oct 20

Sergio Aguero's slow return from a knee injury sees him miss the trip to Molineux

Aguero could be sidelined for another two months

Manchester City's record goalscorer Sergio Aguero could be out of action for a further two months, manager Pep Guardiola has said.

Soccer • 18 Sep 20

Riyad Mahrez has tested positive for Covid-19, along with Aymeric Laporte

Mahrez and Laporte test positive for Covid-19

Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for Covid-19, Manchester City have announced.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

'I also take my responsibility for the bad team performance'

Laporte admits Champions League exit 'hard to accept'

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte admits crashing out of the Champions League after yet more VAR controversy is tough to take.

Soccer • 16 Aug 20

Alexis Vastine died in a helicopter crash in 2015

Laporte buys dead boxer's kit and returns to his father

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte paid around €5,000 for the kit used by deceased French boxer Alexis Vastine at the London 2012 Olympics in an auction to raise money for healthcare workers, then donated it back to his father.

Soccer • 20 Apr 20

City's Laporte out for a month with a hamstring injury

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte could be out of action for up to a month with a hamstring injury, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

Soccer • 28 Feb 20

'When I said my comment I never expected the Carabao Cup or FA Cup was going to go'

Pep Guardiola wants FA Cup replays scrapped

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is already in favour of scrapping the Carabao Cup due to fixture congestion but would also like to see the future of FA Cup replays considered

Soccer • 24 Jan 20

Aymeric Laporte is finally back for Manchester City

Guardiola relieved to finally welcome back Laporte

Pep Guardiola welcomed the return of Aymeric Laporte after Manchester City edged a tough contest against Sheffield United 1-0 at Bramall Lane.

Soccer • 22 Jan 20

Sergio Aguero celebrates his goal with Aymeric Laporte

Laporte returns as Man City edge Sheffield United

Sergio Aguero scored the only goal and Aymeric Laporte marked his return as Manchester City got back to winning ways against Sheffield United

Soccer • 21 Jan 20

Aymeric Laporte sustained his injury in a tackle with Adam Webster in the first half of Man City's 4-0 Premier League win over Brighton

Laporte sidelined for up to six months

Manchester City expect Aymeric Laporte to be out for up to six months, manager Pep Guardiola has revealed.

Soccer • 13 Sep 19

Manchester City have yet to reveal how long Aymeric Laporte will spend on the sidelines

City's Laporte recovering after knee operation

Manchester City have confirmed that defender Aymeric Laporte has undergone surgery on the knee he injured at the weekend.

Soccer • 04 Sep 19

Aymeric Laporte has committed his future to Manchester City

Laporte signs news deal with Manchester City

Aymeric Laporte has signed a two-year contract extension at Manchester City, the Premier League champions have announced.

Soccer • 22 Feb 19

UCL Round-up: City through, but need a win to top group

Man City are through to the knock-out stages, but thanks to their draw in France they need to win their last game to ensure top spot in the group.

Soccer • 27 Nov 18

Aymeric Laporte (L) in action for Athletic Bilbao

City break transfer record with £57m swoop for Laporte

Uncapped French centre-back Aymeric Laporte has completed his club record move from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 30 Jan 18

Aymeric Laporte (R) is heading for Manchester

Laporte heading for City as €65m release clause is paid

Athletic Bilbao have confirmed that defender Aymeric Laporte's release fee clause has been paid ahead of a move to Manchester City.

Soccer • 29 Jan 18

Aymeric Laporte