The arrival of Laporte at Barcelona heats up

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Aymeric Laporte, a 32-year-old center-back, has become one of Barcelona's targets in the summer transfer market to strengthen their defense. As reported by Sport, the Catalan club is considering making an offer of 15 million euros to Athletic Club following the great World Cup performance by the Spanish international alongside Cubarsí. The operation has not yet moved to a formal phase and will depend on the stance of the Bilbao team.

Barcelona's interest lies in finding an experienced left-footed center-back. The sporting direction believes that Laporte possesses a similar profile to Íñigo Martinez due to his leadership, ball distribution skills, and ability to compete from day one. However, Athletic Club maintains a firm position and does not intend to facilitate his departure during this market window.

Laporte convinces Barcelona after his World Cup with Cubarsí

Laporte's performance with the Spanish national team has strengthened his candidacy to return to the elite level of European football. During the World Cup, the center-back formed one of the most solid defensive partnerships in the tournament alongside Cubarsí, a duo that has caught the attention of Barcelona's sports officials.

The Catalan club believes that this chemistry could be transferred to Camp Nou. In addition to the understanding shown with Cubarsí, Laporte would bring experience to a defense where the young Spanish international has established himself as a key player for both the present and the future.

Another aspect favoring the player is his profile. Being a natural left-footer with experience in European elite competitions and a track record of competing for titles, Laporte fits the type of defender that Hansi Flick is looking for to expand the squad's options for a season involving various competitions.

Athletic Club maintains a firm stance

Although Barcelona is considering presenting an offer close to 15 million euros, Athletic Club has no intention to negotiate. Their sporting director, Mikel González, has denied engaging in talks with the Catalan club, emphasizing that Laporte is part of the sporting project for the upcoming season.

The center-back returned to San Mamés less than a year ago from Al-Nassr and is under contract until 2028. The Bilbao club sees the Spanish international as a reference within the team and a significant piece of the new sporting project, thus ruling out negotiations unless a drastic change in circumstances occurs.

Furthermore, the institutional relations between Barcelona and Athletic Club are strained following past failed attempts to acquire Nico Williams in previous transfer windows, a situation that does not facilitate straightforward negotiations.

The next step in the Laporte operation

Barcelona's next priority is to confirm Laporte's final stance before deciding whether to formalize their interest with an offer. According to recent reports, the club plans to engage in new discussions with the player's entourage post-World Cup to assess the feasibility of the deal. Meanwhile, Athletic Club maintains its refusal to negotiate and believes that Laporte's future lies in remaining in Bilbao, despite the interest sparked by his partnership with Cubarsí.

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