Aymeric Laporte does not rule out move to Real Madrid

Published November 14th, 2024 - 12:51 GMT
Nassr's French defender #27 Aymeric Laporte celebrates his goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Khaleej at the al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh on November 4, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Nassr's French defender #27 Aymeric Laporte celebrates his goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Khaleej at the al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh on November 4, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)

Al-Nassr star defender Aymeric Laporte did not rule out a future move to Real Madrid should they firm up their interest.

Real are reportedly in the market for a new defender following the recent injury that will keep Eder Militao out of action until April at the very least.

The Madrid-based giants have been linked with former Manchester City star. However, the Spain international, who joined the Saudi Pro League last year seems happy in Riyadh.

Laporte replied to rumors linking him with Los Blancos, as quoted by Tribal Football: “I am not very aware of it. I have read the same as you, so there is no problem. It sounds good. Obviously teams like Real Madrid are not looked down upon.”

“My thing is to play football and try to do it as well as possible. I am not going to depend on what people think when making decisions in my life. If I make important decisions in my career or in my personal life it will be because I think it is the best for me.

"Obviously I am not going to do something that could harm me. It may be right or wrong, but you always have to respect it.

“It's a different culture, but I've gone there to play football, not to do other things, and so far it hasn't gone badly. I've been able to win a European Championship, which is the best thing that has happened to me in my sporting career. The way the group plays, how we experience everything from within... It was spectacular."

Since joining Al-Nassr, the 30-year-old has featured in 54 matches across all competitions.

The Spaniard's current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2026.

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