This is what Athletic Club will pay for signing Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte could be close to rejoining Athletic Club. The defender, currently with Al Nassr, is not part of the Saudi team's plans for the next season and is already preparing to leave the Gulf league. In Bilbao, they are closely monitoring the situation, aware that the player fits perfectly into the profile sought by the coaching staff to strengthen the defense.

Aymeric Laporte, near Athletic Club

The center-back, a Spain international, is the main target of the red-and-white sports management to bolster a defense that will compete in the Champions League this year. His return to San Mamés would mean not only a significant reinforcement but also an emotional connection with the fans, who never forgot his performance in his previous spell at Lezama. However, the operation won't be easy: the club will have to pay an amount close to 15 million euros to finalize the transfer.

In addition to the financial outlay, there is another significant hurdle: the player's salary. Laporte currently earns significantly more than the Basque club's standards, which will require a considerable adjustment. The defender would have to reduce his wages to a third if he wants to wear the red-and-white jersey again, something that is not ruled out considering his willingness to return.

Athletic is in talks with the player's entourage and with Al Nassr itself to find a formula that satisfies all parties. Laporte, for his part, views the possibility of returning to a familiar environment favorably, where he was a key player for several years. If everything progresses as planned, the central defender's return to Spanish football could become one of the most significant moves of the summer.

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