Aymeric Laporte has boosted Real Madrid’s hopes of signing him, with the 30-year-old Spanish international keen on joining Los Blancos.
According to a report by Spanish journalist Jorge C Picon, Aymeric Laporte is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a centre-back ahead of the January transfer window. While the Spanish international is keen on joining Los Blancos, a winter move will be complicated due to the financial efforts required to secure his services.
Aymeric Laporte and his topsy-turvy career
Aymeric Laporte has been one of the best players in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al-Nassr from Manchester City in a surprise move in August 2023. While the move shocked everyone, the former Athletic Club centre-back has found a stable footing in his career after becoming a peripheral figure at Manchester City.
The 30-year-old has turned out over 50 times thus far for Al-Nassr while chipping in with seven goals and one assist. Laporte picked Spain as his national side after representing France in age-group football. The player has taken to life as a La Roja player like a fish to water, becoming a mainstay at the back while making 39 appearances.
Laporte also played his part as Spain won the UEFA Euro 2024 title. Meanwhile, the Spanish international’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid.
La Liga return on the horizon?
Real Madrid mulled over signing Aymeric Laporte in the summer transfer window before the move failed to see the light of day. The continued interest in the French-born defender is understandable, considering Antonio Rudiger and Jesus Vallejo are the only fit centre-backs in the first-team squad.
With Eder Militao done for the 2024/25 season and David Alaba no closer to returning from a long-term knee injury, Real Madrid must sign a centre-back in January. Laporte has thus emerged as a viable target, with the 30-year-old UEFA Euro 2024 winner keen on joining Los Blancos in the winter transfer window.
However, the deal will not be straightforward due to the financial effort required to sign Laporte from Al-Nassr. The Spanish international pockets high wages at the Saudi Pro League club, and while his transfer fee will not be high, Real Madrid must make a decision about his salary.
Aymeric Laporte has boosted Real Madrid’s hopes of signing him, with the 30-year-old Spanish international keen on joining Los Blancos.
According to a report by Spanish journalist Jorge C Picon, Aymeric Laporte is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a centre-back ahead of the January transfer window. While the Spanish international is keen on joining Los Blancos, a winter move will be complicated due to the financial efforts required to secure his services.
Aymeric Laporte and his topsy-turvy career
Aymeric Laporte has been one of the best players in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al-Nassr from Manchester City in a surprise move in August 2023. While the move shocked everyone, the former Athletic Club centre-back has found a stable footing in his career after becoming a peripheral figure at Manchester City.
The 30-year-old has turned out over 50 times thus far for Al-Nassr while chipping in with seven goals and one assist. Laporte picked Spain as his national side after representing France in age-group football. The player has taken to life as a La Roja player like a fish to water, becoming a mainstay at the back while making 39 appearances.
Laporte also played his part as Spain won the UEFA Euro 2024 title. Meanwhile, the Spanish international’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid.
La Liga return on the horizon?
Real Madrid mulled over signing Aymeric Laporte in the summer transfer window before the move failed to see the light of day. The continued interest in the French-born defender is understandable, considering Antonio Rudiger and Jesus Vallejo are the only fit centre-backs in the first-team squad.
With Eder Militao done for the 2024/25 season and David Alaba no closer to returning from a long-term knee injury, Real Madrid must sign a centre-back in January. Laporte has thus emerged as a viable target, with the 30-year-old UEFA Euro 2024 winner keen on joining Los Blancos in the winter transfer window.
However, the deal will not be straightforward due to the financial effort required to sign Laporte from Al-Nassr. The Spanish international pockets high wages at the Saudi Pro League club, and while his transfer fee will not be high, Real Madrid must make a decision about his salary.