Following an initial hold-up, FIFA has now approved Aymeric Laporte's transfer from Al Nassr to Athletic Bilbao. The Spanish club announced that FIFA has granted the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) permission to request the international transfer certificate (CTI) from its Saudi counterpart. Athletic Bilbao will be able to register Laporte once this certificate is issued. While Al Nassr submitted the transfer documentation late, proof was provided that the contract was signed before the window closed. Laporte was not registered to play for Al Nassr because of foreign player rules and was no longer in their sporting plans. He is poised to become a key defender for Bilbao.

Fanatik reports on the failed transfer attempt of Laporte to Athletic Bilbao from Al Nassr. Athletic Bilbao previously tried to sign Laporte from Al Nassr, but the transfer failed due to paperwork issues on the last day of the transfer window. Laporte has filed an official appeal to FIFA regarding the failed move.

AS reports on the failed transfer of Laporte to Athletic due to document delays. A transfer to Athletic failed due to documents not arriving on time. Athletic is waiting for FIFA's decision regarding the case, arguing the delay was not their fault. They hope for a response soon and have not lost hope in signing Laporte.

Ernesto Valverde, the current coach of Athletic Bilbao, expressed the club's desire to finalize the transfer of Aymeric Laporte, a 31-year-old French-Spanish central defender. The situation is complex, and despite attempts to complete the transfer, the FIFA has refused the transfer request, creating obstacles. The coach mentioned the challenges due to the provisional suspension of Yeray Álvarez for doping and a severe injury to Unai Egiluz, which leaves the team with limited options in central defense.

Fanatik reports on the cancellation of Laporte's transfer to Athletic Bilbao. Laporte's transfer to Athletic Bilbao was canceled because the transfer period for La Liga had closed when Al Nassr submitted the documents. Athletic Bilbao expressed that the transfer was not completed due to reasons beyond the club's control and is exploring all legal avenues to complete the transfer.

According to Tuttomercato, the transfer of Ameryc Laporte to Athletic Club was unsuccessful due to FIFA's disapproval, as Al Nassr did not submit the required documentation on time. The transaction was complex and extended to the final minutes of the transfer window, but ultimately, the player's contract with Athletic Club was not validated. This incident mirrors a similar situation from 2015 involving David De Gea, when Manchester United failed to file the necessary paperwork in time for his transfer to Real Madrid. As a result, Laporte may be limited to participating in the Asian Champions League until January, since Al Nassr has already finalized their squad list for the domestic league.

Goal.com reports on Aymeric Laporte's impending free transfer back to Athletic Club following the termination of his Al-Nassr contract. Aymeric Laporte is set to complete a free transfer back to Athletic Club after ending his Al-Nassr contract. He is an ex-Manchester City defender.

Yuri Berchiche expressed his desire for Aymeric Laporte to join Athletic Bilbao, stating 'I hope Laporte comes. Anything that contributes will be welcome. Let's hope this arrival can be confirmed.'

Marca has reported on the reunion of Athletic Bilbao and Aymeric Laporte. The central defender is set to join a team that requires immediate performance, as Valverde lacks sufficient central defenders. Athletic Bilbao has crafted a personalized work plan for Laporte to help him quickly integrate into the team's dynamics and secure a regular spot in the line-ups. Laporte's preseason with Al Nassr was incomplete, and he has not participated in an official match since April 30. Throughout the summer, he was excluded from Al Nassr's line-ups and was not called up for the Arab Super Cup semifinals and finals in Hong Kong.

Laporte is reportedly close to joining Athletic Club from Al Nassr. Sancet is fueling the speculation with his comments, indicating the transfer is imminent.

According to Marca, Laporte is on the verge of transferring from Al Nassr to Athletic Bilbao. He is preparing to leave Al Nassr to join the Spanish club, and both Laporte and Al Nassr are in advanced negotiations to finalize his contract termination, which is reportedly worth 25 million euros. Laporte has reportedly secured a three-year, extendable contract with Athletic Bilbao. The announcement of this agreement is anticipated soon, with expectations that Laporte will sign at San Mamés this week, following a medical examination at IMQ. This transfer is considered vital for Athletic Bilbao to bolster their defense, particularly in light of the upcoming sanction of Yeray and the injury to Egiluz.

Tuttomercato has reported that Aymeric Laporte might return to his former club Athletic Bilbao from Al Nassr. Aymeric Laporte, who is currently a central defender for Al Nassr, is in the process of negotiating a contract termination to facilitate his move back to Europe, with a specific interest in rejoining Athletic Bilbao. The potential deal is said to involve a three-year contract that includes substantial financial terms, a guaranteed starting position, and the attractive prospect of playing in a team with fellow nationals and under a coach who communicates in his native language. Laporte is recognized internationally, having an impressive record of winning 14 trophies with Manchester City, as well as securing the Spanish Super Cup, the Nations League, and the European Championship with Spain.

Tuttomercato reports on Aymeric Laporte's potential return to Athletic Club amidst contract termination talks with Al Nassr. Aymeric Laporte is currently under contract with Al Nassr until June 30, 2026, but he is negotiating a contract termination. A return to Athletic Club is one of the options available for him.

Marca reports on the complex three-way negotiations for Laporte's move from Al Nassr to Athletic. Complex three-way negotiations are ongoing for Laporte's move from Al Nassr to Athletic. If successful, he could take the number 14 jersey, which will be vacated by Adu Ares's loan move.

Marca reported on the complications surrounding Aymeric Laporte's departure from Al Nassr, highlighting unresolved contract termination issues. The departure is complicated because of these unresolved issues. Al Nassr's management and coach Jorge Jesús have decided that Laporte will not continue with the club. They are considering registering him only for the AFC Champions League 2 to avoid FIFA sanctions for not registering players. Laporte's request for contract termination, which Al Nassr perceives as an attempt to join Athletic Bilbao without obstacles, has caused dissatisfaction among the club's leaders. The club is pressuring him by threatening to keep him for a year, paying his nearly 25 million euros salary, but excluding him from most tournaments and affecting his chances of being part of Spain's World Cup squad.

Mundo Deportivo reports on Athletic Bilbao's pursuit of Laporte due to their defensive requirements. Athletic Bilbao is working on incorporating Laporte due to the need for more defenders. Al-Nassr needs Laporte to leave as they exceed the foreign players limit. Laporte is in his last year of contract with Al-Nassr and has not been part of the group dynamics since the new coach arrived. He also did not participate in a recent friendly match. Negotiations are ongoing as all parties need to reach an agreement.

According to Marca, the transfer of Aymeric Laporte from Al Nassr to Athletic Bilbao is nearing completion. The two clubs, along with Laporte, are finalizing the agreement for his return to Bilbao. The club is in need of a central defender, and Laporte is motivated to play in order to compete in the World Cup. Al Nassr is restructuring its team due to the addition of Iñigo Martínez, which has led to an excess in the number of foreign players. Laporte and Al Nassr have been in discussions for several weeks regarding the terms of his exit. Unlike Iñigo Martínez's transfer to Barcelona, Laporte will receive a significantly lower salary in Bilbao compared to his earnings in Arabia. To offset this, Athletic Bilbao is offering a medium-term contract with bonuses and clauses for potential extensions based on his participation. The agreement is almost finalized, with only minor details left to resolve. Laporte is anticipated to sign a contract for a minimum of three years.

Mundo Deportivo reports on Aymeric Laporte's anticipated transfer from Al-Nassr to Athletic. Aymeric Laporte is expected to leave Al-Nassr for Athletic. The move is contingent upon the completion of Iñigo Martínez's transfer to Al-Nassr. Laporte has a year remaining on his contract with Al-Nassr and a salary of around 25 million euros. His desire is to return to Europe and play for Athletic in the Champions League at San Mamés.

Laporte is set to leave Al Nassr, as confirmed by the team's coach Jorge Jesús. Athletic Club has been negotiating the acquisition of Laporte for some time and has outlined a three-year contract for the center-back. However, the agreement with Al Nassr is still pending, as the conditions for the termination of his contract need to be finalized. Al Nassr demands that either Laporte foregoes a significant portion of his contract or the club interested in him pays compensation. Athletic is not the only club interested in Laporte, as there are offers from French and Italian leagues as well.

Mundo Deportivo reports on the ongoing negotiations between Athletic Bilbao and Al-Nassr regarding Laporte's transfer. Athletic Bilbao and Al-Nassr have been closing the gap in negotiations recently, with Al-Nassr acknowledging evident progress with Athletic. Laporte is not part of Al-Nassr's training camp in Austria and has been training alone and with the reserve team.

According to Marca, Athletic Bilbao is reportedly interested in acquiring Aymeric Laporte from Al Nassr. The club is actively pursuing the signing, with negotiations currently taking place. It is understood that Al Nassr is awaiting a formal written offer from Athletic. Sources suggest that Laporte is open to the idea of leaving Al Nassr, where he currently earns 21 million euros annually, in favor of a move to Athletic. Al Nassr has reportedly expressed that they would entertain an offer of 15 million euros, though it is noted that Athletic is not presently considering a bid of that magnitude. The transfer discussions involve Athletic, Al Nassr, and Laporte, who is working on securing a favorable exit from his current club.

According to Tuttomercato, Aymeric Laporte is anticipated to return to Athletic Bilbao following his time at Al Nassr. Laporte is reportedly set to rejoin Athletic Bilbao after two years with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. It is said that the agreement between Athletic and Al Nassr has been nearly finalized after several days of negotiations, with only the player's signature pending. Laporte is understood to have already agreed on personal terms, and the official announcement of the transfer is expected this week. Observers see Laporte's return to Athletic as a romantic comeback after seven years, having previously departed for Manchester City. His stint in Saudi Arabia reportedly impacted his presence in the Spanish national team, but he is now expected to bolster Athletic's defense.

Aymeric Laporte is on the verge of transferring to his former club, Athletic Bilbao. According to 'Radio Marca', there is now a complete agreement between the 31-year-old central defender and the Basque club. Laporte is set to sign a three or four-year contract. The only remaining step is an agreement between the Spanish club and Al Nassr, which is expected to be completed soon. Only the signatures of the club officials are pending.

Aymeric Laporte has a verbal proposal from Athletic Bilbao to return this summer, as reported by transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano. This follows Al Nassr's official signing of another central defender, David Hancko, from Feyenoord for €33 million.

Aymeric Laporte is a priority target for Athletic, as requested by their coach, Valverde. He has started training with Al Nassr for the pre-season. Laporte has one year left on his contract with Al Nassr, but both parties are open to parting ways, although not at any cost. Al Nassr paid around 27 million euros to Manchester City for Laporte two summers ago, so Athletic will have to negotiate a transfer. Laporte has a high salary, typical for players in Saudi Arabia, which he would need to reduce if he wants to return to Europe.

Aymeric Laporte, critical of Saudi football, has been open to a move for some time. Athletic Club is interested in re-signing their former player. Although it was previously thought Athletic could only afford Laporte if they sold Nico Williams, the club's healthy financial state indicates they can pursue Laporte without selling Williams. Laporte hinted at a potential move back to Athletic Club with a cryptic Instagram story, suggesting a move might be imminent.

Athletic Bilbao is trying to bring Aymeric Laporte back, leveraging his familiarity with the club and his wife's regional ties. However, Al-Nassr reported no open negotiations or offers. The Spanish Football Federation wants Laporte to return to Europe for better preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Athletic Bilbao is interested in bringing back Aymeric Laporte. The Basque club considers signing the central defender as a 'priority' and has already made contact with Al Nassr to prepare for his return. Laporte, under contract until June 2026, wants to return to Europe to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Athletic Bilbao is leveraging Laporte's attachment to Bilbao to convince him, despite his annual salary being estimated at 25 million euros.

Athletic Bilbao is considering a return of their former player Aymeric Laporte. The Basque club is closely monitoring his situation and is planning a move if Laporte can be released from his contract with Al-Nassr. However, Al-Nassr wants to recover a fee for Laporte, who was bought for 27.5 million euros in August 2023.

Marca reports on Athletic's interest in signing Aymeric Laporte from Al Nassr. Athletic is interested in signing Aymeric Laporte, who is currently at Al Nassr. The transfer would cost at least 30 million euros. Al Nassr is open to listening to offers, and Athletic's offer will be considered among others. Laporte's transfer would require an agreement on a high salary scale for a minimum of three seasons. This is the second time in three years that Athletic has shown interest in Laporte's return, with the first attempt failing due to incomplete negotiations.

Marca reports on Athletic's interest in signing Laporte from Al Nassr. Athletic is interested in signing Laporte from Al Nassr. Laporte, who is currently on the market, is proving to be a more complicated transfer due to Al Nassr's demand to recover part of their investment and Laporte's high salary, which is more than three times the highest salary at Athletic. Despite the challenges, Athletic continues to show interest in Laporte, even making subtle gestures towards the player, such as highlighting his name and number in promotional materials.

Team Talk reports on Athletic Bilbao's interest in re-signing Aymeric Laporte.

90min provides an update on the potential re-signing of center back Aymeric Laporte from Al Nassr to Athletic Club. Athletic Club are on the cusp of re-signing center back Aymeric Laporte from Al Nassr. He is expected to be granted a free transfer, but the Saudi side may demand compensation for terminating his contract.

Laporte is expected to leave Al Nassr and return to European football. Athletic is interested in signing him as part of their plan to reinforce the central defense for the upcoming season.

Athletic Club showed interest in Aymeric Laporte when he left Manchester City for Al Nassr. The transfer was described as 'very close' by Mikel González, director of football at Athletic. President Uriarte mentioned that if Al Nassr hadn't intervened, Laporte would have been at Athletic. Communication with the player has been ongoing, and he has expressed a desire to return to Athletic.

Continues to be linked with Real Madrid, but there is also the possibility of a move back to Athletic Club. (Fichajes - Spain)

Aymeric Laporte could be available for free. Athletic has shown significant interest in bringing him back. Al-Nassr is working on bringing in several foreign players, which might force Laporte's departure due to league regulations limiting the number of registered foreign players.

Athletic Club, the player's formative club, is interested in signing Aymeric Laporte.

Aymeric Laporte's future at Al-Nassr is uncertain. While he is currently preparing for the Eurocup, he is also considering where he will play next season. Last summer, he moved to Saudi Arabia and still has two years left on his contract, but a departure is not ruled out. The Athletic club has shown interest in him. Al-Nassr's coach, Luis Castro, has reportedly requested the club management to loan out Laporte. This information is according to the newspaper 'Al-Riyadiah', which also mentions that Laporte is being paid about 15 million dollars, an amount that Athletic and most other clubs cannot afford. A week ago, there was news from Saudi Arabia that an offer of 7 million euros had been made, presumably by Ibaigane, for Laporte. It was also reported that the player had reached an agreement with a team from the League and that all that was left was to agree with Al-Nassr.