La Liga
The future of Aymeric Laporte is once again at the center of the transfer market in Europe. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Como's interest in signing the Spanish defender and beating Athletic Club to it has been reported.
Como 1907 has entered the bidding war with strength. Led by Cesc Fàbregas, the Italian club has put forward a contract until 2028 to convince the defender. According to Sky Sports, the project has sufficient financial backing, and Laporte would lead a team aiming to establish itself in Serie A.
.@Como_1907, is also considering the name of Aymeric Laporte for the defense @SkySport
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 17, 2025
The goal is clear: to make a quality leap in defense with a player who has experience at the highest level and significant titles. For Fàbregas, "Laporte would be a game-changing signing that would shape the future of the club in Serie A."

Athletic Club, favorite to sign Aymeric Laporte
Despite Como's pressure, Athletic Club remains the primary candidate to secure Aymeric Laporte. The defender played eight years at San Mamés and maintains a strong bond with the red-and-white fans. The player himself has expressed on several occasions that returning to Bilbao is an option that appeals to him.
The Basque team started LaLiga with a 3-2 victory over Sevilla, but defensive concerns reappeared after conceding two goals. Ernesto Valverde needs a leader at the back, and Laporte fits perfectly.
The issue with Al Nassr and the final decision
Al Nassr complicates the deal. The Saudi club, after signing Íñigo Martínez, exceeds the allowed foreign player limit and must release Laporte. However, they demand €25 million to close his departure, an amount that Athletic would be willing to assume if they don't reach an agreement before the end of the transfer window.
Meanwhile, Como is trying to take advantage of this situation to enter the negotiation. The Italians know that Laporte prefers to return to Bilbao, but if Athletic withdraws from the race, they would have real chances to convince him.

The outcome is near. Aymeric Laporte must make a decision in the coming days, with two very different paths: returning to Athletic Club, where he was a key player for almost a decade, or opting for the ambitious project of Como led by Fàbregas in Italy.
At 30 years old and with experience in the Premier League, LaLiga, and international competitions, the defender brings hierarchy, leadership, and ball distribution. Qualities that explain why both clubs are competing vigorously to secure his services. It all depends on the player's stance and his intentions to return to Europe, especially with the World Cup around the corner.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El club que quiere robar el fichaje de Laporte al Athletic Club
