Laporte has already said "yes" to Guardiola and City

Central defender of Athletic Bilbao Aymeric Laporte has already agreed to join Manchester City as the first new addition Manager Pep Guardiola.


Last week there were reports that the "citizens" have activated the release clause in the contract of French international, amounting to 50 million euros (38.9 million pounds). However, the deal looked like it would fail as Laporte broke the ankle during the international break, which play for the youth team of France.

Suffered after surgery pulls Laporte from the game for the next 3-4 months, but nevertheless Pep Guardiola has pressed for the transfer.

It is expected that 21-year-old to return to training in July.