Barcelona rules out Laporte... out of fear of Athletic!

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The Barcelona transfer market has focused on strengthening the attack. However, there have been no movements in the defense, as the Catalan team has cooled its interest in Aymeric Laporte, a 32-year-old center-back from Athletic Club. The deal is virtually ruled out because Barcelona considers reinforcing the defense not a priority, and any potential signing would require direct negotiation with the Bilbao entity since the player is under contract until June 2028.

During the World Cup, Laporte's name gained prominence in Barcelona's sports agenda due to his performance with the Spanish national team, forming one of the most solid central defense partnerships alongside Pau Cubarsí. However, the scenario has changed in recent weeks, and the sports management has shifted its focus towards the offensive market.

Barcelona Rules Out Making a Move for Aymeric Laporte

The Spanish international was offered to Barcelona by his circle during the final stages of the World Cup. The sports management positively assessed his profile and experience, but Hansi Flick believes the team is covered in the defensive axis unless an unexpected departure occurs.

Initial reports pointed to a supposed €15 million release clause, although that possibility has lost consistency. Inquiries made by Barcelona suggest that Laporte does not have a clause facilitating his exit, so any operation would involve direct negotiation with Athletic Club.

This scenario has also dampened Barcelona's interest. Following the institutional tension generated by the Nico Williams case in recent transfer windows, Barcelona does not plan to open a new front with the Bilbao club unless there is a clear market opportunity.

Athletic Sticks to Its Position on Laporte

From Bilbao, the message remains the same. Coach Edin Terzic publicly stated that there are no negotiations for Laporte and downplayed the speculations that arose in recent weeks, likening them to the rumors surrounding Nico Williams in previous transfer windows.

Athletic regards the defender as an important piece for the 2026-27 season. The Spanish international is under contract until 2028, and the club has not received any formal offers from Barcelona, as both the coaching staff and sports management have reiterated.

Laporte is aware of the interest he stirred after the World Cup but remains committed to Athletic until there is a negotiation between clubs. The center-back is still enjoying his rest period before rejoining preseason training with the rest of the Spanish internationals.

The next move will depend on Barcelona's priorities in the market. Currently, the sports planning is focused on bolstering the attack rather than the defense, so the name of Aymeric Laporte has taken a back seat unless an unexpected defensive departure occurs in the coming weeks.

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