He is one of the players who had the most to prove at the Euro on the Spanish side. If the talent of Rodri, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams or Lamine Yamal was already known, by the followers of the Roja at least, some players raised more doubts and questions. This was the case of Aymeric Laporte in particular, since many were not convinced by the presence of a player who had been playing in Saudi Arabia for a year, in the starting eleven.
But the central defender quickly proved everyone wrong, having a superb Euro, being valuable in the recovery with this role of launching pad for the Spanish offensives. Clearly, this season in the Saudi league has not affected his level, while before the tournament already, rumors evoked a desire on his part to return to Europe, as well as the interest of Atlético de Madrid and his former club, Athletic.
A difficult proposition to refuse?
And here it isThe World reveals that another Liga club is interested. And not the least, since it is… Real Madrid, no less. It is even the number 1 track of the Merengues to strengthen their defense now, following the failure in the Leny Yoro case. His profile is very appreciated by Carlo Ancelotti and his staff, while the Madrilenians of the Roja rather appreciated his behavior during the training camp of the Roja, where he acted as a leader on the field, but also off it.
He would come to strengthen a central defense that has not been spared by injuries in recent times. His condition as a player trained in the country is also important with regard to European competitions. Now remains to negotiate with Al-Nassr who logically does not need to sell. A loan could be the solution as indicated by the Spanish newspaper. To be continued…