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The Athletic Bilbao is living days of uncertainty after the failed return of Aymeric Laporte, a signing that seemed closed and ended up in an administrative maze due to Al Nassr's refusal to send the documentation on time.
Nevertheless, at the rojiblanco club, they are not giving up and believe there is still a way to secure the registration of the defender in LaLiga. The problem arose because the official transfer deadline in Spain and most of Europe had already passed by the time they tried to formalize the operation. Nonetheless, from Ibaigane, they state that there is evidence confirming the existence of a contract signed between the player and the club. This would be the key to being able to claim an exception from FIFA, appealing to the principle that no footballer should be deprived of practicing their profession.
Athletic goes the extra mile to solve Laporte's situation
As reported by Marca, Athletic's legal services are relying on the fact that the transfer system is automatic and that any error or breach by one of the involved entities can be reviewed if the good faith of the other party is proven. In fact, legal experts point out that the case could be resolved in favor of the Bilbao team if they manage to prove that the agreement with Laporte was closed before the market closed.
Although the player may no longer be registered for the Champions League since the UEFA deadline has passed, he could still play in domestic competitions if the claim succeeds. This situation would be vital for both Athletic and Laporte, who is aiming to be in top form for the upcoming World Cup.
The center-back, a key piece in Luis de la Fuente's plans, knows that remaining inactive until January would seriously jeopardize his participation with the Spanish national team. Therefore, returning to San Mamés not only presents itself as a professional solution but also as an opportunity to maintain his status in the national team.

Athletic is working against the clock to avoid a prolonged situation. The other alternative for the player would be to consider the few currently open markets, such as Turkey, Russia, or the Arabian Saudi championship itself, although none of these options appeal to him as much as returning to wear the rojiblanco jersey.
Although the situation is complex, Athletic believes it has found a way to enable Laporte's arrival. If confirmed, it would be a morale boost for the fans and a luxury reinforcement for Ernesto Valverde. For now, it is necessary to await the response from international organizations and trust that common sense will prevail.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Athletic no se rinde: creen haber encontrado la solución para Laporte
