Aymeric Laporte has boosted Real Madrid’s prospects of signing 30-year-old Spanish international, who wants to leave Al-Nassr as a free agent this summer.
According to a report by Al Yaum, as relayed by AS, Aymeric Laporte wants to leave Al-Nassr as a free agent a year after joining the Saudi Pro League giants. The 30-year-old is keen on returning to Europe in the summer transfer window, with Real Madrid interested in securing his services.
The Aymeric Laporte story
Aymeric Laporte has been one of the best defenders in the world for several years. However, the French-born defender could not establish himself as the undisputed first-choice centre-back for Manchester City after spending over half a decade at the Etihad.
Al-Nassr snapped him up last summer, and Laporte made his mark in his debut season with the Saudi Pro League giants. The 30-year-old has turned out 39 times thus far for the Knights of Najd while chipping in with four goals and one assist. However, all is not well between the two parties heading into the final weeks of the summer transfer window.
Widespread reports have linked the Spanish international with a return to Europe a year after sealing a lucrative move to the Middle East. There is no shortage of suitors pursuing Aymeric Laporte’s signature, with Real Madrid among his prospective suitors in the summer transfer window.
La Liga return on the cards?
Real Madrid’s interest in Aymeric Laporte is understandable. While the former Manchester City defender is on the wrong side of 30, he looks better than ever and made his mark at UEFA Euro 2024 as Spain returned to the summit of European football. In addition, he has previous experience in La Liga and should not take long to settle down at Real Madrid.
Los Blancos wanted to sign Leny Yoro from LOSC Lille to bolster the central defensive unit this summer. However, the Frenchman has chosen Manchester United as his next destination, forcing Real Madrid to identify alternatives like Piero Hincapie and Nico Schlotterbeck. However, Laporte is also a viable target, with the latest development boosting Real Madrid’s prospects.
The 30-year-old Spanish international is keen on leaving Al-Nassr as a free agent, and he wants the Saudi Pro League outfit to terminate his contract. With Real Madrid not willing to spend much for a centre-back, the development holds them in good stead.
