As: Biba is winning the negotiations with Riyadh over Laporte, whose annual salary is 25 million euros

According to the July 25th news of the Assassin, Athletic Bilbao is trying to win the signing of Laporte from Riyadh.

Laporte's return to Athletic Bilbao began to take shape. Coach Valverde has insisted on facing the media every time he faces the media recently that he has shortage of staff at the central defender and needs reinforcements. Biba Sports Director Mikel Gonzalez recently admitted that they are open to strengthening the roster if a viable option appears.

Laporte meets these criteria and is even seen as a strategic signing: he will bring experience, leadership and a deep understanding of the club. After signing Areso, less than a month before the league starts, sports executives are focusing on this highly anticipated and significant return. It is a huge operation and one of the most complicated deals for the Pipa club in recent years, as the Spanish international still has a one-year contract with Riyadh victory, with an annual salary of 25 million euros, and the Saudi club spent 27.5 million euros to sign him from Manchester City two years ago.

Athletic Bilbao has been in touch with Riyadh victory and has made very positive progress in negotiating the termination of the French central defender's contract. Biba has put the first offer on the table. The first priority is to terminate the player contract.

All three parties must make efforts. Saudi clubs are willing to release people at zero cost, but want to save wages, Laporte is willing to lower his salary, while Athletic Bilbao must compensate (perhaps through a signing fee), and the total salary it provides shall not exceed the salary cap set by Nico Williams.

source:7n cn