Aymeric Laporte has confirmed his departure from Al Nassr and is set to return to Athletic Club, with FIFA having approved the transfer. The defender expressed gratitude to al Nassr fans after his time in the Saudi Pro League came to an end.
Laporte joined Al Nassr last summer, playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Though, speculation regarding his exit grew throughout the summer, leading to his exclusion from the squad for Al Nassr’s European preseason tour and their trip to Hong Kong for the Saudi Super Cup.
Before finalizing his exit, Laporte posted a message on X (formerly Twitter): “Dear Al Nassr fans, my time at this great club has come to an end. I’m grateful for this experience, full of memories and growth, and proud to have been part of the SPL rise on the world stage. It’s been an honor to share the pitch with so many top players.I wish the club nothing but success for the future.”
laporte previously played for Athletic Club from 2012 to 2018 before moving to Manchester City. He won multiple Premier League titles with City before making the switch to Saudi Arabia.
