Aymeric Laporte’s World Cup did not go unnoticed. The Spanish central defender played a very high-level tournament and, together with Pau Kubarsi, became one of the best defenders of the world champion team. His performance has attracted the interest of several clubs and Barcelona are monitoring his situation very closely.
So much so that, as SPORT found out, Barca plans to contact Aymeric Laporte’s entourage in the next few days or even hours to find out first-hand what his scenario is for the future.. At Barça, they really like this option, given that it is a left-sided profile, low cost and the combination of youth and experience that suits Barça so well. There were already initial conversations during Deco’s stay in the United States, and it was decided to talk again as soon as the World Cup was over.
Laporta and Deco are watching live.
Barça’s sporting director followed several matches of the tournament live and was very pleased with the level demonstrated by the 32-year-old central defender. ANDThe club believe he has several more seasons at the top level ahead of him and particularly value his experience, leadership and ball delivery. Moreover, the termination clause is less than 15 million euros, which makes the operation very attractive from an economic point of view.
Laporte, Spanish national team player / Jose Breton / AFP7 / Europa Pres / Europa Press
Laporte’s performance at the World Cup further strengthened this idea. His rapport with Pau Kubarsi was one of the keys to Spain’s success. Both formed one of the strongest centre-back pairings in the Championship and their defensive security was crucial in winning the title.
IN Barça also remembers the excellent result that came with betting on another Basque central defender with such experience as Inigo Martinez. His inclusion was questioned at the time, but he eventually became a fundamental part of the team due to his play and the solidity he brought to the defense. This precedent plays in favor of a profile like Laporte, who has characteristics that are highly valued by the coaching staff.
Step by step
In any case, the club wants to tread carefully. The club has already contacted the player’s entourage and the idea is to continue negotiations in the coming days to develop an operation that will serve to strengthen the center of defense.
From this conversation, Deku will decide whether to take another step or whether the operation will remain just the first consultation. At the moment there is interest, contacts are being planned, and the name of Aymeric Laporte already appears in the open folders of the Barça sporting director.