17e5c6FC Barcelona has begun practical steps to strengthen its defense line during the current summer transfer period, after it included Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte among its most prominent goals in the Mercato.
According to what was reported by journalist Carlos Monfort via Sport, the Barcelona administration has opened channels of communication with Laporte’s representatives, in preparation for entering into a new round of negotiations this week, in an attempt to reach an agreement that paves the way for the completion of the deal.
The report explained that The player expresses a great desire to wear the Catalan team's shirt, which gives Barcelona an additional boost in the negotiations, especially since the value of the release clause in his contract with Athletic Bilbao is less than 15 million euros, a number that the management considers appropriate in light of the club's current financial situation.
Barcelona's sports administration believes that Laporte will be an important addition to the back line, given his great experience and ability to play with the left foot, in addition to the possibility of forming a strong defensive partnership with promising defender Pau Cobarci, within a project. The team for the coming seasons.