Ernesto Valverde, the current coach of Athletic Bilbao, returned to the Aymeric Laporte, 31 -year -old affair after the Athletic Club's friendly match against Osasuna. The coach explained that the club would continue to try to finalize the transfer of the central defender Franco-Spanish, but recognized that the situation was complex: “I think the club will try to go to the end. I don't know what's going to happen. »» With the provisional suspension of Yeray Álvarez for doping and the serious injury of Unai Egiluz, Valverde can only count on Dani Vivian and Airor Paredes in central defense, stressing the difficulties that the Spanish team must face.
Despite this setback, Valverde encouraged his team to move forward: “Instead of looking back, we have to try to look forward and not have too many regrets.” He also revealed his conversation with Mikel González, director of football, who told him that “Things were complicated” After FIFA refused Aymeric Laporte's transfer request, thus confirming that the track leading to the defender remained obstacle. The Spanish international has evolved for 2 seasons in Al-Nassr.
