Get the biggest City transfer window stories, analysis and updates delivered straight to your inbox As well as transforming Spain's defence, Aymeric Laporte has been praised for his attacking contributions at Euro 2020 by his new national team manager.
Laporte completed his switch from France to Spain just before the tournament began to get his first taste of senior international football after regular snubs from Didier Deschamps.
The Manchester City defender has slotted right in for Spain, who left out Sergio Ramos and other experienced defenders like Dani Carvajal.
Laporte has partners Pau Torres of Villarreal and former City teammate Eric Garcia so far on Spain's route to the semi-finals, where they face Italy tonight.
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