Man City hero Aymeric Laporte in U-turn after claiming players are 'unhappy' in Saudi Arabia

Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has reiterated his happiness in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr - after an interview was published suggesting the Spain international's dissatisfaction in the country following his summer move.

The 29-year-old blamed a loss in translation for his comments being taken out of context where he claimed that many players in the Middle East are "unhappy". The Saudi Pro League has come under the microscope since their aggressive approach in the transfer window that brought a number of Premier League and European stars to the region - joining Cristiano Ronaldo who was among the trailblazers to make the move.

Laporte was one of the marquee signings to join the movement in Saudi Arabia. The Spanish international was joined by the likes of Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy as well as Liverpool duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

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But Henderson has since departed this week, signing for Dutch side Ajax. In an interview with Spanish media outlet AS, it is reported that Laporte claimed he has had difficulties adjusting to life in the kingdom and players aren't being treated as well as are used to being.

"It is a big change compared to Europe, but in the end it is all about adaptation. They have not made it easy for us. In fact, there are many players that are discontented.

"But we are working on it every day, to see if it can improve a little. This is something new for them also, to have European players that have had long careers.

"Maybe they are not used to this and have to adapt a little more in