News has indicated Real Madrid is a suitor for Spanish centre-back Aymeric Laporte, 32. This link also emerged in the summer of 2024 when he was looking to leave Al Nassr, but the situation remains a rumor. There has been no open negotiation with the club. The only confirmed inquiry came from Deco, Barcelona's sporting director. Athletic Club's directors responded by setting the defender's starting price at 80 million euros.
Laporte has 54 caps for Spain, and his current market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. The most recent reports from July 2026 concern a release clause. Media outlets have suggested a value between €12-15 million, while Athletic Club sources claim it is higher at €25-30 million.
