Aymeric Laporte Reflects on Switching National Teams

Aymeric Laporte, currently with Al Nassr, has shared insights into his decision to switch allegiance from France to Spain, citing a lack of opportunities under coach Didier Deschamps. Despite representing France at various youth levels, he never received a senior cap, which he attributes to personal friction with Deschamps. Laporte stated, 'I couldn’t wait any longer,' emphasizing that he needed to make a decision to participate in international competitions. His move to Spain has been fruitful, culminating in a European Championship win in 2024. He also criticized former Spain manager Luis Enrique's rigid tactics, claiming that under current coach Luis de la Fuente, the team enjoys more freedom on the pitch. Laporte's candid remarks come as he continues to be a key player for Spain, even after moving to the Saudi Pro League.