Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus confirmed this Wednesday that Aymeric Laporte will leave the Saudi club this summer. “Laporte will leave and another center-back will arrive,” declared the Portuguese coach at a press conference, without giving further details about the defender’s destination.
🚨🚨🚨🎙️ Jorge Jesús: “Laporte dejará Al Nassr y llegará un defensor”.
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These words have fueled rumors about a possible return of the center-back to Athletic Club, the team where he was developed and made his professional debut.
The Bilbao club is looking to strengthen its defense, and the return of the Spanish international, who maintains a strong connection with Lezama, is sounding more and more likely.
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