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The Frenchman had been monitored by Real Madrid and Barcelona, as well as City's arch-rivals Manchester United, but it's understood that Guardiola was the deciding factor for the young centre-half and that a deal has been agreed in principle.
There is no transfer fee mentioned but it's believed that Laporte signed a new four-year contract last summer with a release clause of €50 million.
Laporte is seen as the first piece in the defensive reshuffle expected under Guardiola with Everton defender John Stones also believed to be a top target.Football

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