Why does Aymeric Laporte play for Spain ?

Former French international at the youth level, Aymeric Laporte is now one of Spain's key players.

N&eac; &agrav; Agen, Aymeric Laporte will experience a very special semi-final facing à the France team Tuesday evening. The central defender completed all his classes in France, on the French side. of Su Agen then of Aviron Bayonnais before really ending up in the Pyrenees to sign for Athletic Bilbao before signing for Manchester City then, recently, & Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

Despite; 51 appearances among the young players of the France team, he chose to represent La Roja. Call &agrav; twice by Didier Deschamps, he did not, in fact, compete every minute with the Tricolores jersey (in A, the youth teams do not count in this total). "Of course, I don't think it's à cause of a sporting problem. I could be world champion, but these are the decisions of the coach, who does not call me for personal reasons, I think, and I have to respect him' quot; he said. very annoyed &agrav; the time.

"À At that time, I made the decision to play for the Spanish national team. I's convinced, both by the coach and by the philosophy of the country, with which I feel in phase. I feel much more identified with to the Spaniards, and the Spaniards return the affection I felt for them ' the time, and which I still feel today" explained an Aymeric Laporte now calmé at daily Sport in 2022.