Get the biggest City transfer window stories, analysis and updates delivered straight to your inbox Aymeric Laporte's performances for Spain during the group stages of Euro 2020 are proving why France made such a massive mistake in allowing him to switch his international allegiance.
The 27-year-old chose to represent Spain before the tournament after failing to gain any caps for his nation of birth France, despite playing for Les Bleus at numerous youth levels — and being called up to the senior side as far back as 2016.
Even though Laporte had never previously played with the side, manager Luis Enrique started him in their warm-up friendly against Portugal on June 4, a goalless draw.
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