Have Manchester City finally solved the Vincent Kompany conundrum? As City fans, we have witnessed the ageing of one of City’s best-ever defenders and easily the best in the Premier League era. We have also cringed at times when we have seen the comings and goings such as Savic and Boateng and wondered just what would happen when Vinny stacks his hand.
Enter Aymeric Laporte. The young Frenchman from Agen, signed for City from Athletic Bilbao in January this year in time to plug into a side that was heading for the Premier League title at full throttle.