Aymeric Laporte has become the latest player to join Josep Guardiola's revolution at Manchester City, moving to England after the Premier League leaders agreed to pay the release clause in his Athletic Club contract. UEFA.com examines what the French centre-back will bring to the side. FactfileDate of birth: 27/05/1994Nationality: FrenchPosition: defenderPreferred foot: leftHeight: 191cmAttacking from defence
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UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Theo Hernández
Younger brother of Atlético Madrid club-mate Lucas, Theo Hernández has been catching the eye with his fleet-footed performances while on loan at Alavés. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be keeping tabs on the 19-year-old Rojiblancos left-back. Here's why.Name: Theo HernándezClub: Alavés (on loan from Atlético Madrid)Debut: 28 August 2016 v Sporting Gijón (Liga)Position: defenderNationality: FrenchBorn: 6 October 1997Preferred foot: leftHeight: 184cm
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Lucas Tousart
A member of Lyon's UEFA Youth League squad last season, Lucas Tousart has stepped up to the first team this term and on matchday one made his UEFA Champions League debut against Dinamo Zagreb.Name: Lucas TousartClub: Olympique LyonnaisDebut: 24 January 2015 for Valenciennes v ToursPosition: midfieldNationality: FrenchBorn: 29 April 1997Preferred foot: rightHeight: 185cm They say ..."He is a modest, hard-working young man... UEFA.com - News