Unexpected transfer complications.
Athletic Bilbao aimed to strengthen their defense by re-signing former player Aymeric Laporte from Saudi Arabia. However, the transfer has encountered an issue.
Details: As reported by Marca, Athletic may struggle to register the center-back due to a late transfer submission. FIFA regulations prevent the Basque club from completing the player’s registration.
The organization is currently looking into why the transfer was delayed. The Royal Spanish Football Federation is also examining the situation, with an official decision expected soon.
Laporte had previously stated his wish to return to Spain to compete for a place in the national team for the 2026 World Cup.
Last season, he played 30 matches for the club and scored 5 goals. In 2023, he transferred from Manchester City to the Saudi team for €28 million.
Reminder: Athletic Bilbao players Iñaki and Nico Williams are involved in a scandal, facing allegations of fraud concerning the purchase of an €80,000 Mercedes AMG E63.
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