Athletic Club manager comments on Barcelona's interest in Laporte
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Athletic Club head coach Edin Terzic addressed speculation linking Aymeric Laporte with a move to FC Barcelona following a friendly against Sestao River. Terzic remarked that the rumor is not new, comparing it to last summer's transfer saga involving Nico Williams. Barcelona sees Laporte as an attractive option due to his experience and left-footedness, with a release clause around €12.5 million. However, securing a new center-back is not a priority for Barcelona at this time, as they focus on targeting a new center-forward, with Julián Álvarez being a top candidate.
- •Terzic addresses Laporte transfer rumors after friendly match.
- •Barcelona interested in Laporte; views him as a feasible target.
- •Laporte has a release clause of approximately €12.5 million.
- •Barcelona prioritizes signing a center-forward this summer.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Athletic Club manager responds to Barcelona interest in Aymeric Laporte: ‘Not a new story’
"Athletic Club head coach Edin Terzic has addressed reports linking Aymeric Laporte with a move to FC Barcelona, suggesting the speculation is nothing new and drawing comparisons with last summer’s t...
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