Aymeric Laporte Ready to Leave Al-Nassr for European Giants!
Highest-earning Defender in Football World Witnesses Termination of £390,000 Weekly Contract
It looks like Aymeric Laporte, the ex-Manchester City star and third-highest-paid defender globally, is set to bid adieu to his current £390,000-a-week contract with Al-Nassr following some internal tiffs with manager Stefano Pioli [1]. After joining the Saudi Pro League team in 2023 for a hefty £23.6million transfer fee, Laporte seems unfazed by the wages he'll forgo due to his year-long contract still being valid.
Laporte's strained relationship with Pioli has resulted in reduced game time, as seen during the Asian Champions League semi-final loss to Kawasaki Frontale [1]. Since then, he has been benched for Al-Itihad and Al-Okhdood league fixtures [1].
With his expected departure from the club imminent, sky-high earnings in Saudi Arabia no longer in his pocket, Laporte has a plethora of options to consider as he steps into the realm of free agency [1].
Intriguingly, Real Madrid had shown interest in Laporte prior to his move to the Middle East [1]. Given their search for a new defender, this old connection may be rekindled.
As another strong contender, Olympique Marseille, having just secured Champions League qualification, is eager to snap up Laporte, provided the transfer fee hovers around €10-15 million [2].
Despite the lucrative offers on the table, Laporte may have to concede a pay cut to reenter Europe's top leagues as Kalidou Koulibaly of Al Hilal and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk are currently the highest-earning defenders [1].
Laporte's potential new teams offer a wealth of opportunities for the five-time Premier League winner with Man City to regain his football glory days [1]. As of now, Real Madrid, Olympique Marseille, and (maybe) even a return to Manchester City could be on the table for Laporte [1].
All eyes are on Aymeric Laporte as his future in European football unravels, with some former teammates such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Jhon Duran, and Marcelo Brozovic dusting off their boots at Al-Nassr [1]. Despite a roster filled with talent, Laporte's trophy cabinet remains disappointingly empty after nearly two years with the club [1].
- Aymeric Laporte, the former Manchester City player, might be considering a return to European leagues, such as the Premier League, Champions League, or La Liga, after his strained relationship with Al-Nassr manager Stefano Pioli led to reduced game time.
- Real Madrid's interest in Laporte prior to his move to Al-Nassr could be rekindled, given their current search for a new defender.
- Olympique Marseille, having secured Champions League qualification, is keen on signing Laporte if the transfer fee stays within €10-15 million.
- Laporte may need to accept a pay cut to reenter Europe's top leagues, as Kalidou Koulibaly of Al Hilal and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk are currently the highest-earning defenders.
- With potential offers from Real Madrid, Olympique Marseille, and possibly Manchester City, Aymeric Laporte stands a chance to reclaim his football glory in Europe's premier leagues.
