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The Athletic Club is determined to reopen the doors of San Mamés to an old acquaintance: Aymeric Laporte. At the direct request of Ernesto Valverde, the sports management is already working on an initial proposal to convince Al-Nassr and secure the return of the center-back, who has become a priority due to the demanding schedule that the team will face in the upcoming edition of the Champions League, as reported by Futbol Fantasy.
The French-Spanish center-back, who still has two years left on his contract in Saudi Arabia, sees returning to Europe with good eyes. His desire to be part of the 2026 World Cup with Spain leads him to consider a change of scenery, and in Bilbao, they believe that now is the ideal time to act. Although Al-Nassr maintains that there is no formal offer on the table yet, in Lezama, they trust in initiating contacts soon and making progress in the negotiation.
Valverde wants Aymeric Laporte
One of the key points will be the transfer fee. Laporte could leave for a reduced price, or even for free, due to the restrictions imposed on foreigners in the Saudi Pro League. However, there is a possibility that the Arab club may demand compensation, estimated at around 15 million euros.
While the operation for Laporte takes shape, Athletic is also closely monitoring the situation of Unai Núñez. The defender, currently at Celta, is seen as an ideal complement to strengthen the defense. The Bilbao board aims to finalize at least one of these two signings before the start of the preseason to bolster their defense and meet the competitive demands of the upcoming season.
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