Aymeric Laporte returns to Athletic Bilbao from Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr: Why the transfer was stalled
Aymeric Laporte's transfer to Athletic Bilbao from Al-Nassr has been finalized after FIFA approved the move following an initial denial. The Spanish club had sought the defender's return, facing a deadline issue resolved through FIFA's intervention. Laporte, a former Athletic player with over 200 appearances, brings significant experience from Manchester City and the Spanish national team, bolstering Athletic's defense.
Aymeric Laporte's transfer to Athletic Bilbao from Al-Nassr has been finalized after FIFA approved the move following an initial denial. The Spanish club had sought the defender's return, facing a deadline issue resolved through FIFA's intervention. Laporte, a former Athletic player with over 200 appearances, brings significant experience from Manchester City and the Spanish national team, bolstering Athletic's defense.
