Aymeric Laporte
31-Year-Old
Athletic
La Liga
Returns to Athletic Club
Laporte has signed with Athletic Club, according to his new club.
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Laporte is back in Spain for the first time since the 2017/18 season, returning to Athletic Club nearly 10 years after leaving the club where he developed his skills. He last served with Al Nasr in the Saudi Pro League, appearing in 30 games while bagging five goals from the defense. He will now look to help the defense as a veteran prospect at the age of 31, competing with Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian for a starting role.
Laporte is back in Spain for the first time since the 2017/18 season, returning to Athletic Club nearly 10 years after leaving the club where he developed his skills. He last served with Al Nasr in the Saudi Pro League, appearing in 30 games while bagging five goals from the defense. He will now look to help the defense as a veteran prospect at the age of 31, competing with Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian for a starting role.
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Eight clearances against Germany
Laporte recorded eight clearances, two tackles, one interception and one blocked shot in the 2-1 win over Germany in the 2024 Euros quarterfinals on Friday.
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Shows well in Italy match
Laporte (thigh) had one shot (zero on goal), one interception and four clearances in Thursday's 1-0 win versus Italy.
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Starting against Italy
Laporte (strain) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Italy.
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Trains Tuesday
Laporte (strain) trained Tuesday and is expected to be an option to face Italy on Thursday, according to Lorenzo Bettoni of Football Italia.
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Out to face Croatia
Laporte (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Croatia, according to manager Luis de la Fuente, per Pol Ballus of The Athletic. "He could have played against Croatia. He is not injured. But we decided to avoid any remote chance of a risk and that's why he has not trained for us. As he could have played tomorrow, we expect him to be ready for Thursday.
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Lots of teams want him
Several teams around Europe are interested in signing Laporte, according to Diario AS.
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Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Inter Milan, and Napoli have all shown interest in signing the 31-year-old Al Nassr and Spain defender. Laporte is keen on leaving the Saudi Pro League, and he's expected to do everything in his power to force a move out of the club in the coming weeks.
Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Inter Milan, and Napoli have all shown interest in signing the 31-year-old Al Nassr and Spain defender. Laporte is keen on leaving the Saudi Pro League, and he's expected to do everything in his power to force a move out of the club in the coming weeks.