BOMBSHELL: Laporte is offered to Real Madrid again

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Aymeric Laporte has reappeared on Real Madrid's transfer market radar after his outstanding performance with Spain in the World Cup. The center-back has reportedly been brought up through intermediaries, but at Valdebebas, his addition is not currently considered a priority to strengthen the defense.

José Mourinho has requested another left-sided defender to complete the squad, but the sports management is evaluating profiles with more potential. The player's age, the operation's cost, and the high internal competition significantly reduce his chances of joining the team, as reported by DefensaCentral.

Aymeric Laporte is not convincing Real Madrid

Aymeric Laporte's profile embodies several qualities valued by Mourinho. He is left-footed, has top-level experience, excels in ball distribution, and can play in an advanced defensive line due to his tactical awareness and ability to anticipate.

His World Cup performance has strengthened his candidacy. At 32 years old, the defender has become a leader in a Spanish team that had only conceded one goal in six games, also standing out for his passing accuracy and aerial dominance.

However, the current situation at Real Madrid works against him. The arrival of Ibrahima Konaté has increased competition alongside Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, and Raúl Asencio, leaving little room for another center-back initially meant for rotation.

The club prefers to keep resources for a defender who could become a starter for several seasons. In this scenario, paying a high amount for a veteran player does not align with the sporting strategy or the economic planning set by Valdebebas.

Athletic Bilbao has a contract with Aymeric Laporte until 2028

The contractual situation completely alters the scenario. Aymeric Laporte no longer belongs to Al Nassr, as he returned to Athletic Bilbao in September 2025 and signed a deal valid until June 30, 2028.

The Basque club regained one of its main figures after his time at Manchester City and Saudi Arabia. His current market value is around 8M€, but the Bilbao club would have no reason to facilitate the departure of an important player without a convincing proposal.

An overloaded defense

The white defense currently faces the opposite issue. After recent signings, Mourinho has numerous defenders, and the club needs to secure exits before considering further acquisitions. Asencio remains in the market, while Rüdiger raises doubts due to his physical condition.

The Portuguese coach does desire a left-sided center-back, but the priority seems to be leaning towards options like Alessandro Bastoni, who can assume a crucial role from the start. Laporte would bring immediate experience but might not be an undisputed starter right away.

His return to LaLiga occurred with his move to Athletic, where he regained continuity and importance before the World Cup. Switching from San Mamés to Santiago Bernabéu would require complex negotiations between clubs and a financial investment that Real Madrid seems unwilling to make.

The operation, therefore, remains very cold. The offer allows Madrid to know the conditions but has not led to concrete actions or negotiations with Athletic Bilbao.

Unless there is an unexpected change in planning or multiple defensive departures, Aymeric Laporte will continue competing in LaLiga. His international performances have once again put him in the spotlight, but Real Madrid believes there are younger and more suitable alternatives to fulfill Mourinho's request.

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