Aymeric Laporte is set for an emotional return to Athletic Bilbao after agreeing to leave Saudi side Al Nassr. The Spanish defender had been weighing up his future, with Galatasaray, Premier League sides, and even Serie A clubs showing interest, but Bilbao was always his priority. His move comes right after Al Nassr strengthened their defense with the arrival of Inigo Martinez from Barcelona , which paved the way for Laporte's exit.
Softfootball understands that at least five clubs tried to sign Laporte, but he turned them all down in favor of a move back to San Mames. It is no news that Athletic Bilbao pushed hard to make the deal happen, and Laporte himself insisted on returning to the club where he made his name.
According to Transfer Journalist Fabrizio Romano, who confirmed the reunion between the two parties via his official X handle , He said: