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Real Madrid keeps the door slightly open for the arrival of Aymeric Laporte, the center-back from Al Nassr, as reinforcement in this transfer window. However, any potential signing of the Spanish international is subject to a crucial condition: the player must accept a considerable salary reduction. This is the main obstacle facing the white club to complete the operation.
Laporte, 30 years old, was transferred a year ago to Saudi football from Manchester City for a sum of 27 million euros. As reported by the newspaper AS, with a contract ensuring him 24 million euros net per season, the center-back has an existing agreement for two more years with his current club, Al Nassr. This astronomical figure is a hindrance for Real Madrid, as they cannot offer a similar salary without breaking their wage scale and destabilizing the team's economic structure.
Ancelotti would be his main supporter to join the Merengue squad
Coach Carlo Ancelotti would view Laporte's arrival positively to strengthen a defense that has been without David Alaba for an extended period. However, Madrid is not willing to compromise its financial sustainability for a player who, despite his quality, does not have the same media impact as other stars of the team like Vinicius or Jude Bellingham.
Time is of the essence as the transfer market in Spain closes on August 30th. Over the next few weeks, both Real Madrid and Laporte must assess if reaching an agreement that satisfies both parties is possible. In this regard, the presence of Fernando Hierro, sports director of Al Nassr and former Real Madrid player, could be crucial in the negotiations.
In summary, Laporte's arrival at Real Madrid depends on his willingness to make a significant economic sacrifice, a condition essential for the white club to seriously consider his signing this summer.
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