FIFA bends rule, allowing Aymeric Laporte to seal his Al-Nassr exit
FIFA intervened, approving Aymeric Laporte's transfer from Al-Nassr back to Athletic Bilbao after initial deadline day complications. The 31-year-old defender returns to his boyhood club on a three-year contract, a move celebrated by fans. Despite FIFA's initial rejection due to late paperwork, Athletic's appeal succeeded, allowing Laporte to rejoin.
FIFA intervened, approving Aymeric Laporte's transfer from Al-Nassr back to Athletic Bilbao after initial deadline day complications. The 31-year-old defender returns to his boyhood club on a three-year contract, a move celebrated by fans. Despite FIFA's initial rejection due to late paperwork, Athletic's appeal succeeded, allowing Laporte to rejoin.
