Laporte initially rejected Manchester City approach, saying he was not ready

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·29 September 2026

According to El Correo, Aymeric Laporte rejected Manchester City’s first approach before completing his move on Monday 29 January 2018.

That day he left Athletic and joined a City side managed by Pep Guardiola.

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The initial call was turned down because he felt he was not ready at the time.

He later accepted City’s proposal once he felt prepared to make the step.

The report outlines that early refusal and the subsequent agreement.

Source: El Correo

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