The Staggering Price Athletic Has Put on Laporte
Athletic Club has no intention of letting Aymeric Laporte leave. According to a report from AS, the Basque club has set an €80 million price tag for any team interested in signing the Spanish defender.
The future of Aymeric Laporte has once again become a talking point in the transfer market, although everything suggests that prying him away from Athletic Club will be extremely difficult. According to a report by AS, the Basque side has placed an €80 million valuation on the experienced center-back, a figure that reflects just how important he is to the club’s long-term plans.
The report comes after several clubs, including FC Barcelona, were linked with the Spanish international following his outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he played a key role in his nation's title-winning campaign.
A Price Tag That Keeps Suitors Away
According to AS, Laporte does not have a release clause in the contract he signed through June 2028. That gives Athletic Club complete control over any potential negotiations and allows the club to demand a premium fee for one of its most valuable players.
Interest from FC Barcelona has been reported by several Spanish media outlets in recent weeks. However, the asking price, combined with the strained relationship between the two clubs, has cooled any realistic chance of formal negotiations.
Rather than preparing for a sale, Athletic Club appears determined to protect one of its defensive leaders while sending a clear message to any interested clubs.
The World Cup Boosted His Value Even More
Aymeric Laporte's impressive performances during the World Cup significantly increased his market value. Alongside Pau Cubarsí, the Spanish defender formed what many members of the Spanish media considered one of the tournament’s strongest center-back partnerships.
That success has only reinforced Athletic Club's belief that the defender remains an essential part of the team's future.
At 32 years old, with extensive experience at the highest level of European football and a key role for both club and country, Laporte remains one of the most highly valued defenders on the market. For now, any club hoping to sign him will have to be prepared for a massive financial commitment, as the Bilbao-based side has shown no willingness to make his departure easy.
