Aymeric Laporte enjoys his return to the Athletic Club. After several weeks of uncertainty linked to the late approval of his transfer by FIFA, the central defender was finally able to put his suitcases in Bilbao and sign a new contract until 2028. Now wearing jersey number 14, the Spanish international finds the club of his beginnings, where he had played 222 games in six seasons before his departure for Manchester City. “I am very happy, because that's all I wanted. Thank you very much for your support. I am delighted to be here ”he said when he arrived, expressing all his joy after a period of delicate negotiations and a hectic summer transfer window.
For Laporte, this return marks a new exciting chapter in her career. After winning 13 titles with Manchester City and spent a season in Al-Nassr, he found the residents of San Mamés with the ambition to fully contribute to the team's ambitions. “It's an exciting season that promises to be many games to come. I can't wait to help the team, put my feet in San Mamés and I hope everything will go well ”added the defender. The 2024 European champion with La Roja lost its place in selection after the ascents of Dean Huijsen and Pau Cubarsí, and will be keen to show its highest level in Liga.
