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The operation that many at Athletic Club have been eagerly anticipating is about to come to fruition. Aymeric Laporte is closer than ever to returning to the club that saw him grow as a footballer, and everything indicates that his signing will be official in a matter of days. The signing of Íñigo Martínez to Al Nassr has been the key piece that unlocked a negotiation that had been at a standstill for some time.
The Basque defender, without prominence in coach Jorge Jesús's plans, had been seeking an exit from the Saudi team for some time. His desire to return home has been firm from the start, and now, with Al Nassr's defense covered thanks to the arrival of the former Barcelona center-back, everything is set for his farewell. Laporte even agreed to a significant salary adjustment to facilitate the agreement, a clear reflection of his desire to wear the red and white jersey again.
Laporte, getting closer to Athletic Club with each passing day
Negotiations between both clubs have sped up in recent days, and although there are still details to finalize the operation, optimism is high in Bilbao. The return of the defender not only signifies a reinforcement of quality for the defense but also brings a dose of identity and much-needed experience to a team that aims to consolidate itself among the elite.
Trained in Lezama and with a successful spell at Manchester City, Laporte arrives with a bag full of titles but also with the yearning to regain prominence in an environment he knows perfectly. In Bilbao, they await him as a natural leader, capable of shoring up the team in crucial moments.
The red and white fans are already starting to get excited about seeing their homegrown player back at San Mamés. If everything goes as planned, the reunion will become a reality sooner than expected.
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