Laporte returns to the scene

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The Barcelona market once again considers Aymeric Laporte, a 32-year-old defender from Athletic Club, as one of the alternatives to cover the departure of Ronald Araujo to Liverpool. Deco has taken up the profile of the Spanish international again, after Barcelona has progressed with the loan of the Uruguayan.

Araujo's departure alters Barcelona's needs in the defensive line. The defender moves to Liverpool for a season with an option to buy for 55 million euros, according to information from Fabrizio Romano.

Aymeric Laporte, an alternative being reconsidered by Barcelona

Laporte was already on Barcelona's radar during the summer transfer window. The player was offered to the club in July when returning to Athletic Club after his spell at Al Nassr. His contract with the Basque team runs until 2028.

The current situation brings back this possibility following Araujo's departure. Laporte also brings a characteristic that could be crucial for Barcelona: he is left-footed, a profile that fits the search for defensive alternatives after the Uruguayan's exit.

However, Athletic Club has already stated its position on Laporte's future. Their sporting director, Mikel González, confirmed in July that the club had not received any contact or offer from Barcelona regarding the defender.

Therefore, the current scenario does not yet signify negotiations between the clubs. Barcelona is revisiting Laporte's name while Athletic Club publicly maintains its stance of not facilitating his departure for less than 80 million euros.

Athletic Club sets conditions for Laporte

Laporte returned to Athletic Club in 2025 after his time in Saudi Arabia. The Basque club paid around 10 million euros to Al Nassr for his return, as reported back then.

The sporting context has changed due to Araujo's departure. Barcelona, who had no plans to strengthen their defense, has lost an option for the center-back position and must decide whether to fill that space with a new signing or maintain the current squad structure.

Furthermore, Laporte is LaLiga-experienced and has just completed an international season with Spain after being part of the team that competed in the 2026 World Cup. This context explains why his name resurfaces, although there is no confirmed offer from Barcelona yet.

The next step will be to determine whether Barcelona translates the renewed interest into contacts with Athletic Club. Aymeric Laporte is now considered an option for Deco, but any progress will need to overcome Athletic's stance and the financial conditions associated with the defender.

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