Real Madrid also goes after Laporte

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22/08/26 21:30:00

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Aymeric Laporte, a 32-year-old center-back, is back on Real Madrid's radar during this transfer window, although there is currently no ongoing negotiation. Athletic has the defender under contract until 2028 and has set a valuation of 80 million euros, while the white club needs to make room before considering a new signing.

Aymeric Laporte back in focus for Real Madrid

Real Madrid's interest in Laporte is not new. The club already monitored his situation in 2015, when the then Athletic defender was 20 years old, and even considered an operation with a reference to the 42 million euros clause.

The possibility resurfaced after the 2024 Euro Cup and the failed attempt by Madrid to sign Leny Yoro. At that time, Laporte was with Al-Nassr, and the white team only considered his arrival under certain economic conditions.

Now the scenario is different. Laporte returned to Athletic in 2025 from Al-Nassr and signed until June 30, 2028, giving Bilbao control over his future without needing to agree to a transfer.

Furthermore, his situation has appreciated following the 2026 World Cup. Laporte was a starter for Spain, partnering with Pau Cubarsí during the tournament, where the national team became champions. The RFEF currently records 53 international matches and 2 goals from the center-back.

Real Madrid's necessary move for action

The issue for Real Madrid extends beyond Laporte's price. The club has already signed Ibrahima Konaté until 2030, limiting the room for another central defense operation.

Therefore, any move for Laporte would depend on a prior departure to free up a spot and resources in the squad. This situation renders the Athletic defender as a conditional option, not a current deal in progress.

In this context, Raúl Asencio also factors in. The center-back is part of Real Madrid's internal choices, and his continuity directly impacts the need for another player in that position.

Meanwhile, Athletic has shown no inclination to facilitate a transfer. The club maintains that Laporte is a key piece, and recent reports value him at 80 million euros, a figure not corresponding to a publicly confirmed release clause.

A profile fitting the market search

Laporte's situation has also sparked interest from Barcelona, seeking an experienced left-sided center-back after Ronald Araújo's departure to Liverpool. The defender's name emerged as one of the options under consideration by Deco, though Athletic regards the player as non-negotiable.

This scenario puts Real Madrid in a complex operation: Laporte is under contract until 2028, Athletic demands a valuation of 80 million euros, and the white club must first address its squad planning.

For now, Aymeric Laporte will remain in Bilbao, where he rejoined training on August 10 after the World Cup. If a transfer in the Madrid squad occurs before the end of the window, his name may regain prominence; otherwise, Real Madrid has no ongoing negotiations for the center-back.

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