Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte is making a much-anticipated return to Athletic Club, the team where his professional journey began. After a season with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, an agreement has been reached for him to rejoin his former club in Spain.
🤝 A Done Deal
Laporte is leaving Al-Nassr one year before his contract was due to end. Both the player and the club have agreed to part ways, paving the way for his move back to La Liga. This transfer marks the end of his brief but notable time in Saudi Arabian football, which followed a successful period at Manchester City.
❤️ A Return Home
The decision to rejoin Athletic Club was a personal one for Laporte. It is understood that he turned down offers from several other clubs this summer. His preference was always clear: a return to Bilbao, highlighting his strong connection to the club and its fans.
🏆 A Celebrated Career Comes Full Circle
At 31, Laporte brings a wealth of experience back to his boyhood team. He first left Athletic Club for Manchester City, where he won numerous trophies, before his move to Al-Nassr in 2023. This homecoming is a significant moment, bringing a top-class defender back to the league where he first made his name.
