AYMERIC LAPORTE has signed a new deal with Athletic Bilbao.
Laporte has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City.
The Premier League club were reportedly ready to offer the defender a huge wage hike to lure him to the Etihad.
And he was told to make his mind up over his future by the end of the month.
But it seems the 22-year-old has decided to remain in Spain, putting pen-to-paper on a fresh contract that ties him to the La Liga outfit until 2020.
Bilbao confirmed the news via their official Twitter account, also revealing Laporte’s release clause is set to rise from €65m (£51m) to €70 (£55m).
It will come as a blow to City, with new boss Pep Guardiola understood to be a huge fan of the France Under-21 star.
Although Sky Sports claim they are relaxed about the apparent snub due to the player’s recent injury struggles.
Laporte missed the end of last season after suffering a serious ankle injury on international duty in March.
Everton and England starlet John Stones is also understood to be on the Spaniard’s radar.