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Aymeric Laporte, current defender of Al Nassr, could be closer to returning to Athletic Club, the team where he took his first steps in elite football. With a contract valid until June 2026 with the Arab club, the 30-year-old center-back has become the main target of the sports management of the Basque team. The Euro champion with the Spanish national team would be willing to come back to San Mamés, and for that, he would be considering a significant salary reduction, reflecting his desire to wear the Basque team's shirt once again.
The reason Laporte is approaching Athletic Club
The signing of Laporte has been presented as a complex operation due to the conditions imposed by Al Nassr, which does not seem willing to part with one of its defensive pillars. However, the situation could take an unexpected turn if the arrival of figures like Sergio Ramos or Ilkay Gündogan at the Saudi club materializes. If one of these renowned players signs for Al Nassr, the team would be forced to free up a foreign player spot, facilitating the departure of the Spanish center-back.
In Bilbao, the possibility of Laporte's return has generated a wave of optimism. Not only because he is a player with proven quality and experience in the best leagues globally, but also because his knowledge of the club and his identification with the values of Athletic Club make him a key piece for the future project being built at San Mamés.
The upcoming weeks will be decisive in determining the outcome of this operation. Laporte's return would be a significant boost for Athletic, which aims to solidify a strong defense for the forthcoming competitions, and for the player himself, who longs to reunite with the fans who watched him grow.
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