Spanish media report that Aymeric Laporte has recently been linked again to FC Barcelona. The left-footed central defender from Athletic Club was reportedly offered to the Catalan side.
Laporte, who turned 32 last May, has spent about ten months at San Mamés after returning from Al-Nassr for a fee of 10 million euros. His contract runs until 2028, and he plays a key role in Athletic's defense. However, the relationship between Athletic and Barcelona is tense, especially following previous transfer disputes involving Nico Williams in 2024 and 2025, which could complicate any negotiations.
Barcelona is considering Laporte as an experienced center-back who could reinforce the team's defensive line, especially alongside the promising Pau Cubarsí. Laporte has been on Barcelona's radar before, but previous transfer attempts failed due to the difficult relations with Athletic and other circumstances.
Currently, there is no detailed information on negotiation progress, and Barcelona will likely evaluate both sporting and financial factors carefully before making any move.
