Guardiola is disappointed with the footballer who previously played for his team and has now refused to return to Manchester City, preferring to join Real Madrid.
Real Madrid is seeking to strengthen its ranks strongly in order to prepare to compete for 7 titles next season, in a season that will witness the most unprecedented pressure on Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
According to information received from the newspaper Defensa Central: Rumors about Laporte’s possible move to Real Madrid did not please Pep Guardiola due to the fact that he left the English club to earn more money in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and that he is now ready to reduce his salary to go to Madrid, which caused disappointment for Pep. Guardiola.
The newspaper added: The Spanish international player wants to join Real Madrid, return to Spain and play for the best club in the world, and he regrets leaving for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, because he is not happy in Saudi Arabia.
The Madrid project appeals to him, and he would be willing to reduce his salary significantly to be equal to the Real Madrid team’s salary scale. Real Madrid will not sign him unless he can sever his relationship with Al-Nasr, otherwise they are not willing to pay his transfer fee.
The newspaper pointed out: Manchester City hopes that he will not join Real Madrid, because it will be a great reinforcement for their defense, which is already very good with the players they have at the moment.
At the present time, it does not seem that Laporte will be able to separate from the Saudi club, because his contract expires on June 30, 2026, and Al-Nasr wants to continue to rely on the European champion.