AYMERIC LAPORTE NEWS

Starts against Madrid Laporte (illness) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Laporte is back in the team after a bout with illness, recovering to earn a spot in the starting XI immediately. He has started in all but one league match he has been available for this season, likely to continue in this role moving forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of Wednesday Laporte (illness) was back in training Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's match against Real Madrid, according to Juanma Velasco of Marca.

Impact Laporte was back in training Tuesday, appearing to clear the defender of his illness and leave him as an option to face Real Madrid. This is good news for the defender as he will likely earn a spot in the starting XI, starting in eight of his nine appearances this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Levante Laporte (illness) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Levante, manager Ernesto Valverde told media Friday.

Impact Laporte didn't train Thursday and was absent from Friday's session as well, so the center-back won't be an option for this weekend's clash. With Yeray Alvarez (suspension) also out for the time being, expect Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian to form the center-back pairing. Laporte is expected back for the Real Madrid clash on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not training due to illness Laporte (illness) wasn't spotted in team training two days ahead Saturday's clash against Levante, making him a doubt for the game, according to Carlos Nieto from El Correo.

Impact Laporte isn't training with the team on Thursday due to an illness and only two days before the clash against Levante on Saturday. This leaves him doubtful to be available for the game and a potential absence would be a blow for Athletic as he has been an undisputed starter since returning to the club in the transfer window. If he had to miss the game, Aitor Paredes will likely replace him in the central defense.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

First assist since 2018 Laporte had an assist with his lone chance created while making an interception, a tackle and eight clearances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Oviedo.

Impact Laporte set up Nico Williams in the 25th minute assisting the lone goal of the match while leading Athletic in clearances. The assist was the first in a European league since 2018 for Laporte as he's combined for two tackles and a whopping 34 clearances over his last three La Liga appearances.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in derby Laporte (ankle) is on the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Real Sociedad.

Impact Laporte sustained an ankle injury in the recent match against Getafe but worked hard to be available for the derby. He was deemed fit and returned straight to the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available for derby Laporte (ankle) is in the squad list for Saturday's derby against Real Sociedad, the club posted.

Impact Laporte suffered an ankle injury during the loss against Getafe that revealed to be minor since he is available and part of the squad list for Saturday's Basque derby against Real Sociedad. Laporte is an undisputed starter for Athletic and should return directly to a starting role on Saturday.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Laporte suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Getafe and will have to undergo further examinations, the club announced.

Impact Laporte played the full game on Sunday but suffered an ankle injury that will require further examinations in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue. The center-back has been an undisputed starter since his return in La Liga, and if he had to miss some time, it would be a big blow for the Basques. Aitor Paredes will likely replace him until he returns fully fit.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Athletic Club Laporte has signed with Athletic Club, according to his new club.

Impact Laporte is back in Spain for the first time since the 2017/18 season, returning to Athletic Club nearly 10 years after leaving the club where he developed his skills. He last served with Al Nasr in the Saudi Pro League, appearing in 30 games while bagging five goals from the defense. He will now look to help the defense as a veteran prospect at the age of 31, competing with Aitor Paredes and Dani Vivian for a starting role.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos eyeing PSG ace, club end Aymeric Laporte pursuit, and more - December 27, 2024 Real Madrid have won 12 and lost just twice in the league this season. Carlo Ancelotti's team are second in the league table after 18 games,...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Laporte's late goal gives Al-Nassr 1-0 win in Asian Champions League

A late Aymeric Laporte header gave Al-Nassr a 1-0 win over Iranian club Esteghlal in the group stage of the Asian Champions League Elite

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Laporte blasts criticism of his Spain call-up and says he's in good shape after year in Saudi Arabia

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has hit out at those criticizing his selection for the European Championship because he plays his club soccer in Saudi Arabia

JUNE 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Laporte leaves Man City to join Ronaldo and Mane in Saudi Pro League

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte is headed to Saudi Arabia to play with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane after joining Al Nassr.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Laporte leaves Man City to join Ronaldo and Mane in Saudi as Chelsea signs Brazilian striker

Spain center back Aymeric Laporte is heading to Saudi Arabia to play with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane after losing his place in Manchester City’s expensively assembled defense

AUGUST 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Takes shot in league finale Laporte made four clearances, an interception and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Brentford. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Laporte largely fell out of favor with Pep Guardiola this season as he rarely started the team's most important games even though the manager's rotation policies ensured that he still saw a decent amount of playing time. The 29-year-old center-back finishes the Premier League campaign with three clean sheets in 12 appearances (11 starts), but it would be a surprise if he makes the XI in either next weekend's FA Cup Final or the Champions League Final on June 10.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Brentford Laporte (undisclosed) is in Manchester City's starting lineup to take on Brentford in the Premier League season finale on Sunday.

Impact Laporte missed the midweek draw with Brighton due to a minor injury, but he's recovered enough to start in central defense in Sunday's league finale.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for league finale Laporte's status (undisclosed) is uncertain for this weekend's clash against Brentford, though Man City manager Pep Guardiola said Friday that no player has been ruled out for the...

Impact Laporte has started three of his side's four Premier League games in May, but he wasn't deemed fit enough to feature in the draw with Brighton on Wednesday. He'll be questionable once again for the Brentford match Sunday, with fellow center-backs Nathan Ake (hamstring), Ruben Dias (undisclosed), Manuel Akanji (undisclosed) and John Stones (undisclosed) in the same boat as well

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in rare start Laporte created one chance, made one tackle and five clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 3-0 win over Everton.

Impact Laporte benefit from his coach's decision to rest several starters ahead of Wednesday's UCL semifinal and made his second straight league start, something that didn't happen since prior to the World Cup. And the center-back made most of the new chance, mostly prevailing over opposing forwards while also displaying his passing skills to initiate the offense. Despite having fallen down on the pecking order, Laporte proved once again that he can still be very useful if the back line needs reinforcements during this final stretch of the campaign.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in comfortable win Laporte won one of two tackles in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Leicester City.

Impact Laporte made his first appearance for City on Saturday since the FA Cup quarterfinal back in mid-March, and his first Premier League start since the draw with Nottingham Forest the month before that. He seems to have definitively dropped out of the preferred XI in favor of Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Manuel Akanji or Kyle Walker.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham & PSG offered chance to sign Aymeric Laporte Manchester City are ready to sell Aymeric Laporte with the defender in search of first-team opportunities, 90min understands.

APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Aymeric Laporte eyeing Man City exit with Barcelona interested Aymeric Laporte is ready to leave Man City in the summer, with Barcelona keen to sign the defender.

MARCH 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Aymeric Laporte eyeing Man City exit with Barcelona interested Aymeric Laporte is ready to leave Man City in the summer, with Barcelona keen to sign the defender.

MARCH 7, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Available against Newcastle Laporte (illness) is a substitute option for Saturday's match versus Newcastle.

Impact Laporte has healed up after skipping two fixtures with an illness but will be eased into action. Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji are getting the nod in the middle of the defense.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling better heading into weekend Laporte (illness) feels better, according to Man City manager Pep Guardiola on Friday. He's in contention to return to the squad for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United.

Impact Laporte has missed City's last two games against Bournemouth and RB Leipzig in the Premier League and UCL, respectively, due to an illness, but he has recovered and should be available against Newcastle this weekend. But Guardiola has a regular center-back rotation with Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker and John Stones (hamstring) all options as well, so even if Laporte is fit it is hard to predict whether he will make the XI or not.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Bournemouth Laporte is not in the match day squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact Laporte misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from an illness. The defender will look to return next weekend against Newcastle.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE