On November 14, Aymeric Laporte stated that he would not turn down an offer from Real Madrid. In response to rumors about Real Madrid’s interest in signing him, Laporte said, “It sounds great. A club like Real Madrid is not to be taken lightly.”
Regarding the possibility of returning to the European stage, Laporte admitted, “I have expressed multiple times that my deepest wish is to return to Europe. My family is also there.” When asked if he would consider returning to the Spanish league, he replied, “If there’s an opportunity… I would be willing.”
Despite currently being a key player for Al Nassr, enjoying an annual salary of up to 21 million euros, which matches Kylian Mbappé’s pay at Real Madrid, Laporte made it clear that he is willing to forego his current high salary. Since leaving Manchester City to join Al Nassr, Laporte has quickly become a crucial figure in the team. Therefore, for Real Madrid to acquire this French center-back from Al Nassr, they will need to prepare a significant transfer fee, as Laporte’s contract with the club runs until the summer of 2026.
Following Eder Militão’s injury, Real Madrid is actively searching for a suitable central defender in the market. According to Marca, Real Madrid has collaborated with a company that uses artificial intelligence to analyze and recommend the most suitable players. By analyzing factors such as leagues, teams, coaching styles, playing positions, and age, the company helps Real Madrid evaluate player performance and provides data-driven recommendations. After a series of analyses, Laporte is considered one of the potential replacements for Militão.
