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Barcelona explores signing World Cup winner Aymeric Laporte amid tensions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Barcelona explores signing World Cup winner Aymeric Laporte amid tensions

Summary

FC Barcelona is considering a move for defender Aymeric Laporte following his success with Spain in the World Cup. Barcelona's approach comes after recent tensions with Athletic Club, which stem from a previous transfer saga involving Nico Williams. Laporte, who returned to Athletic Club last summer for €10 million, has a release clause of around €12.5 million. Athletic Club is wary of Barcelona's renewed interest, as it could rekindle previous frictions between the two clubs. Discussions are currently exploratory as Barcelona weighs the feasibility of a potential transfer.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona shows interest in Aymeric Laporte after World Cup success.
•Laporte has a release clause around €12.5 million.
•Tensions with Athletic Club stem from the Nico Williams saga.
•Athletic Club confident in Laporte's commitment to the team.
•Discussions on a potential transfer are still in exploratory stages.

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11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona’s interest in World Cup winner risks renewing tensions with La Liga rivals

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FC Barcelona’s interest in Aymeric Laporte could reignite tensions with Athletic Club, where memories of the lengthy Nico Williams transfer saga remain fresh, reports SPORT.After helping Spain win t...
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