Spain HubSpain's national team has Aymeric Laporte, who became a naturalized citizen in 2021 to play for Spain after being overlooked by France. Laporte blames Didier Deschamps for his decision.
What happened?
Laporte had been called up by France on thirteen occasions, but never played a match.
The player decided to become a Spanish citizen to have the opportunity to play in international competitions.
Why is it important for Spain?
The addition of Laporte to the Spanish national team is a significant boost for the team.
The player has shown his quality in clubs like Manchester City and Al-Nassr.
What did Laporte say?
Laporte stated that his decision to leave France and join Spain was due to the lack of opportunities with the French team.
Didier Deschamps had said that Laporte was lying when explaining why he played for Spain and not for France.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Laporte becomes a Spanish citizen |
| 2021 | Laporte is called up by Spain for the first time |
