Aymeric Laporte has accomplished a return to Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga.
The defender has signed a three-year deal till June 2028 following a reported €10m transfer from Al-Nassr.
Laporte made his senior debut for Bilbao as an 18-year-old in 2012 and spent six extra years with the membership earlier than becoming a member of Manchester Metropolis in January 2018.
He made 161 appearances within the Spanish top-flight, holding 49 clear sheets whereas profitable a formidable 73.9% of his tackles and 62.9% of his duels.
Aymeric Laporte rejoins Athletic Membership on a contract till .
The worldwide centre-back returns dwelling to Bilbao, the place the place he began his profession and made 222 appearances as a Lion between 2012 and 2018. #OngiEtorriLaporte #AthleticClub
— Athletic Membership (@Athletic_en) September 11, 2025
Laporte went on to win 13 trophies underneath Pep Guardiola at Man Metropolis, together with 5 Premier League titles and one Champions League.
After two seasons with Al-Nassr within the Saudi Professional League, the Euro 2024 champion has returned to the Basque Nation.
In a video for the membership’s social media accounts, Laporte mentioned: “I’m right here in San Mames the place I wish to be.
“I’m again and I’m very glad to come back again to be right here with my former team-mates and a really nice season forward.
“Let’s work collectively to attain nice issues and I can’t wait to see you in San Mames.”
The LaLiga facet have loved a profitable begin to their 2024-25 marketing campaign, profitable all three of their league matches up to now.
They’re additionally getting ready for his or her first Champions League match because the 2014-15 season as they host Arsenal of their opening match of the competitors.
