Aymeric Laporte reflects on emotional farewell from Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Aymeric Laporte, former Manchester City defender, shared his nostalgia for his six-year tenure at the club. Laporte described his time at City as one of the most successful periods in his career, highlighting the emotional difficulty of leaving without a proper goodbye. He recalled his admiration for teammates like David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne while acknowledging painful moments, including Champions League losses to Tottenham and Real Madrid. Now at Athletic Club, Laporte remains grateful for his experiences at City even as he prepares for the World Cup with Spain.
- •Laporte spent over five years at Manchester City.
- •He won multiple titles, including the Champions League.
- •He expressed regret over not saying goodbye to fans.
- •Laporte mentioned key matches that haunt him.
- •He has returned to Athletic Club while preparing for the World Cup.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Aymeric Laporte admits strong sense of nostalgia for six-year Manchester City career
"Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has reflected on his time at the Etihad Stadium, admitting he still feels a strong sense of nostalgia for a period he describes as one of the most succe...
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