Aymeric Laporte wants to return to Europe after a year in Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid are interested in securing his services and Laporte is pushing for a termination of his contract with Al-Nassr.
After spending a year in Saudi Arabia and winning the European Championship, Aymeric Laporte has started to feel nostalgic for European football.
As reported by Sport, the European champion defender is eager to make a comeback to a top European league.
“Laporte is eager to return to Europe and explore new challenges,” a source close to the player told Sport.
Real Madrid are reportedly keen on reinforcing their defensive line and have been in contact with Laporte’s representatives.
Negotiations for terminating his existing contract with Al-Nassr are said to be underway, with the Spanish giants hopeful of securing his signature before the transfer window closes.
“Real Madrid have always been a dream,” Laporte reportedly confided to the same source.
It remains to be seen whether Al-Nassr will agree to release the defender, given his pivotal role in their setup.
However, Laporte’s desire to return to Europe and Real Madrid’s interest could drive a successful negotiation.
Fans and pundits alike will be closely monitoring this transfer saga as it unfolds.
