Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball EspanaUnverified sourceVia Tomás Reyes· 22 Jul 2026
Barcelona eye Laporte with €15m release clause
Barcelona are planning to contact Aymeric Laporte's camp over a move, with his sub-€15m release clause making him an affordable target.
Aymeric Laporte
player
Player
Aymeric Laporte
Position
Centre-back
Current club
Athletic Club
Linked club
Barcelona
Reported fee
Below €15 million (release clause)
What happened. Barcelona plan to contact Aymeric Laporte's representatives to gauge his interest in a move, with his release clause below €15 million making him an affordable target.
- Laporte impressed alongside Pau Cubarsi in Spain's World Cup 2026 triumph.
- Sporting director Deco held early conversations during the tournament in the US.
- Athletic Club's sporting director insists Laporte is a key player and not for sale.
Barcelona value Laporte's experience and see him as a similar figure to Iñigo Martínez.
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