Real: The Price of Laporte - Four Alternatives
Laporte's departure from Manchester City leaves a big hole to fill
Aymeric Laporte's departure from Manchester City has left a big hole to fill in the team's defense. The French center-back was a key player for Pep Guardiola's side, making 40 appearances in all competitions last season. He was also a key part of the backline that helped City win their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.
Laporte's departure has led to speculation that City will look to sign a replacement this summer. Several players have been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium, including Pau Torres of Villarreal and Milan Skriniar of Inter Milan.
Four alternatives to Laporte
Here are four players who could be considered as potential replacements for Laporte at Manchester City:
Pau Torres
The 25-year-old Spaniard has been one of the most impressive center-backs in La Liga in recent seasons. He was part of the Villarreal team that reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season and has also been capped by Spain at international level.
Milan Skriniar
The 27-year-old Slovakian is one of the most experienced center-backs in Serie A. He has been a key player for Inter Milan for the past four seasons and has also been capped by Slovakia more than 50 times.
Matthijs de Ligt
The 22-year-old Dutchman is one of the most highly-rated young center-backs in the world. He was part of the Ajax team that reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019 and has also been capped by the Netherlands at international level.
José Giménez
The 27-year-old Uruguayan is one of the most experienced center-backs in La Liga. He has been a key player for Atlético Madrid for the past seven seasons and has also been capped by Uruguay more than 70 times.
Conclusion
The departure of Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City has left a big hole to fill in the team's defense. There are several players who could be considered as potential replacements, but the four players listed above are all quality options who would be able to come in and make an immediate impact at the Etihad Stadium.
