Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte Set to Leave Manchester City
Manchester City have enjoyed a hugely successful season, winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup treble under Pep Guardiola. However, it appears that three of their key players may be on their way out this summer. Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have all been left unhappy with their lack of game time and are likely to move on in search of more regular first team football.
Kyle Walker
Kyle Walker has been an important player for City since he moved from Tottenham in 2017, but he has found himself out of the starting XI at times this season, most notably in the Champions League final when he had to make do with an appearance from the bench. His former club Sheffield United are interested in bringing him back to Bramall Lane, although it is more likely that he will move abroad.
Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez has attracted the attention of Paris Saint-Germain, although they reportedly are more interested in his City teammate Bernardo Silva. There is also interest in the Algerian winger from Saudi Arabia, which he is open to, with the former Leicester star turning 33 in February.
Aymeric Laporte
Aymeric Laporte has asked to leave in the past and finds himself down the pecking order due to serious injuries and the form of other players. The Spain international made just 12 Premier League appearances over the last season and didn’t feature in the Champions League final or FA Cup final.
Conclusion
It appears that Manchester City will be saying goodbye to three of their key players this summer as Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte all look for more regular first team football elsewhere. It remains to be seen where they will end up, but it is clear that their time at the Etihad is coming to an end.