Manchester City signs a defender who was tracked by Barcelona.

If something has been lacking in recent years from Manchester City and that this season, under the leadership of Pep Guardiola, has completely changed, it has been the defensive line. Therefore, the 'Citizens' have made official the signing of Aymeric Laporte, who for several seasons was in the orbit of Barcelona to reinforce the central defense.

It was speculated that a possible departure of Samuel Umtiti from Barcelona would generate the arrival of Aymeric Laporte to the Blaugrana team, which would confirm that the center-back would stay in the Spanish team.

On the other hand, Athletic Club confirmed in an official statement on its website that Aymeric Laporte wanted to unilaterally terminate his contract and Manchester City was the club that paid the clause. With this, the Spanish team loses an emblematic player who defended the club's jersey since the 2009-10 season.

Now, after paying €65 million to Athletic Club, Manchester City can form a good central duo with Aymeric Laporte and Otamendi, although it will be a matter of time to see who earns the starting position.