Athletic's show of authority by setting a historic price for Laporte

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Aymeric Laporte, a 32-year-old center back, has entered the transfer market of FC Barcelona, but Athletic de Bilbao demands €80 million to negotiate his departure this summer. Deco inquired about his situation during the World Cup and received a response that, for now, halts the operation.

The Barcelona sporting director followed the defender during the tournament and witnessed at least one of his matches with Spain, the round of 16 game played in Dallas. The interest has not yet materialized into an official offer or negotiation between the two clubs.

Athletic de Bilbao sets the price for Aymeric Laporte

Athletic de Bilbao does not consider allowing Laporte's exit after retrieving the center back in September of 2025. The club has stated that it would only consider an operation that meets the €80 million mark.

The figure is well above the cost incurred to bring him back from Al-Nassr, which was around €12 million. The defender then signed a contract for three seasons, until June 30, 2028.

His return was delayed due to an administrative issue. The documentation for the transfer was not registered within the initial deadline, and FIFA initially rejected the registration. However, the subsequent intervention of the Spanish Federation allowed the transfer to be completed.

Laporte had pushed for a return to the club where he developed and played 222 matches during his first spell. This stance also explains why Athletic has no intention of now opening the door for less than the assessed value.

FC Barcelona pursued Laporte during the World Cup

The FC Barcelona values the experience of Aymeric Laporte and his ability to play as a left-sided center back. Deco assessed his performance live during the World Cup, where he shared the defense with Pau Cubarsí.

The player has participated in 54 international matches since his debut with the Spanish national team in 2021. He was also a regular starter under Luis Enrique and has continued to be part of the call-ups under Luis de la Fuente.

The demanded amount complicates the move for Barcelona, which needs to allocate its resources across various positions. Paying €80 million for a 32-year-old player would also make him one of the main defensive investments in recent LaLiga history.

For now, Deco's contact has served to understand the conditions, but there is no record of an economic proposal. The Catalan club would need to first reduce its wage bill and finalize a departure before considering an operation of that magnitude.

Real Madrid has not initiated negotiations

The center's name has once again been linked to Real Madrid, as was the case during his time in Saudi Arabia. However, there has been no negotiation or formal offer from the white club.

Laporte sought to leave Riyadh during the summer of 2024 while still with Al-Nassr, but those contacts did not result in a deal either. His destination ended up being Athletic a year later.

The next step relies on FC Barcelona, which must decide whether to turn their observation into a proposal or seek a more economical alternative. Until an offer close to €80 million emerges, Aymeric Laporte will remain part of Athletic de Bilbao's plans for the upcoming LaLiga season.

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