The grand finale to what has been an enthralling Nations League Final Four tournament will be a memorable occasion for the players of France and Spain but will be particularly special for Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
Laporte played over 50 times for France's youth teams, captaining Les Bleus at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 level. He was then called into three senior squads, but never made an appearance under coach Didier Deschamps.
"It will be a very special meeting for me but, as I have always said, I am very focused. I am 100% or even 300% with Spain," Laporte told Spain's official Twitter account. Deschamps said on Saturday that he had not spoken to Laporte since he made his decision to switch allegiances. The decision to switch country, which players can do as long as they have not featured in more than three matches for that nation before the age of 21 and have not played at a World Cup or continental tournament, was not straightforward.In 2016, Laporte said, while on international duty with France, he had the chance to become a Spanish citizen but elected to stay with Les Bleus in pursuit of a first cap.
That is all water under the bridge now, with Laporte, who has won his place back in the City side this season with a string of impressive performances, a key part of an exciting, young Spanish side.
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