:The grand finale to what has been an enthralling Nations League Final Four tournament will be a memorable occasion for the players of France and Spain but will be particularly special for Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
The 27-year-old Manchester City defender's 12th international in that short time is set to be against the country of his birth on Sunday in Milan as Spain look to become Nations League champions - an event he is more than ready for. The centre back grew up in south-west France but moved to Spain in 2010 to join the Athletic Bilbao youth academy.
"It was the path he wanted to take and I hope it goes well for him, even if tomorrow our path will cross," he added. "As soon as Aymeric was able to play for us he began to make a huge contribution," Luis Enrique said in July."He is a top player in both the attacking and defensive phases.The relationship with Deschamps was not quite so positive, with both sides accusing each other of lying over whether Laporte sent the France coach a message to inform him of the allegiance switch.
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