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FC Barcelona has started procedures this Friday to consider the signing of Aymeric Laporte, a 32-year-old defender from Athletic Club. It is the great desire of Hansi Flick.
According to SPORT, the left-footed center-back tops Hansi Flick's preferences to strengthen Barcelona's defense in this final stretch of the summer transfer window, although the Athletic Club's leadership is halting any negotiations to sell their player before September 1.
🚨 Barcelona could add a new centre-back before the transfer deadline, with Aymeric Laporte fitting their preferred profile.
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 21, 2026
A move involving Athletic Club currently appears highly unlikely, forcing Barca to consider other possibilities.
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The Profile of Aymeric Laporte for FC Barcelona's Defense
FC Barcelona's sports management is looking for a left-footed defender with good ball distribution and international experience to partner with Pau Cubarsí, with whom he shared the starting lineup in the Spanish National Team during the 2026 World Cup. Despite technical interest, an agreement with Athletic Club is deemed unfeasible at the Camp Nou offices due to the Basque club's refusal to transfer Laporte a few days before the end of the transfer window.
Deco's Alternatives through the Loan Market
Facing difficulties in signing the Athletic Club player, sports director Deco is exploring secondary options to avoid exceeding the annual budget after bringing João Cancelo back. One operational possibility is the arrival of an experienced center-back through a one-year loan, ensuring performance without a transfer fee.
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