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Laporte explains why he was desperate to leave Saudi Arabia

Aymeric Laporte has opened up on his decision to turn his back on the Saudi Pro League, admitting that life at Al-Nassr did not align with his professional or personal expectations. The Spain international, who completed a fairytale return to Athletic Club last summer, revealed that his desire to return to his roots outweighed lucrative offers from several other European giants, including Marseille.

Revealed: The four centre-backs on Real's transfer shortlist

Real Madrid have prepared a four-man shortlist to bolster their backline backline in the January transfer window.

Real Madrid rule out 'impossible' Ramos return but eye CR7's team-mate

Real Madrid are unlikely to bring back Sergio Ramos to the Santiago Bernabeu despite Eder Militao's recent injury, but do want Aymeric Laporte.

CR7 to lose a team-mate? Laporte addresses Real Madrid link

Al-Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte has not ruled out joining Real Madrid one day amid links with the Spanish giants.

Laporte the unlikely hero as Ronaldo goes missing for Al-Nassr

Aymeric Laporte scored to clinch a draw against Al-Taawoun as Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title hopes suffered another blow.

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CR7 set to lose Al-Nassr team-mate who is close to signing for Marseille

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lose a key team-mate in Aymeric Laporte, with the former Man City star in advanced talks with Ligue 1 side Marseille.

Laporte back to La Liga? Athletic make contact amid Man Utd bid

Athletic Club have made a decisive move to re-sign their former star Aymeric Laporte from Al-Nassr but European clubs intend to compete.

Laporte in talks to quit Al-Nassr for return to former side

Athletic Club has made an initial approach to sign Al-Nassr's Aymeric Laporte after reports of the defender being out of the Saudi club's project.

Azpilicueta eyed by Athletic Club after Laporte injury

Athletic Club are eyeing Cesar Azpilicueta as Aymeric Laporte’s injury and a stand-off with Al-Nassr complicate their defensive reinforcement plans.

Como join Athletic in battle for Aymeric Laporte's signature

Como are willing to approach Aymeric Laporte and battle with Athletic Bilbao as the defender is set to terminate his contract at Al-Nassr.

Laporte heading back to former team after Al-Nassr exit

Ex-Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is finally set to to complete a free transfer back to Athletic Club after ending his Al-Nassr contract.

Laporte’s Athletic dream blocked by FIFA

Aymeric Laporte’s dream return to Athletic Club has been blocked by FIFA after Al-Nassr missed the transfer paperwork deadline.

Laporte offered Al-Nassr escape route by Turkish giants

Aymeric Laporte’s dream return to Athletic Club fell apart over paperwork, but Besiktas are now set to hand him an Al-Nassr escape route.

Athletic ready to go above FIFA in Laporte transfer appeal

Athletic Club remain determined to bring Aymeric Laporte back despite FIFA blocking his transfer, and are ready to appeal to CAS if needed.

'Everything I wanted' - Laporte delighted as FIFA U-turn seals transfer

Aymeric Laporte sealed an emotional return to Athletic Club after FIFA overturned Al-Nassr’s deadline day mix-up to approve his La Liga registration.

Laporte left 'in the middle of nowhere' as Al-Nassr blocked transfer

Aymeric Laporte has lifted the lid on his difficult exit from Al-Nassr, revealing the Saudi club's financial demands almost scuppered his dream return to Athletic Club. The Spain international admitted he felt "in the middle of nowhere" during protracted negotiations but insisted that coming back to Bilbao was always his primary objective.

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