Real Madrid faces two challenges in their pursuit of Aymeric Laporte

The Real Madrid board is still contemplating the possibility of pursuing Aymeric Laporte.

The challenge lies in the fact that both his current club, Al Nassr, and the player himself are asking for sums that are beyond the reach of the Whites.

Since Éder Militao’s serious injury was confirmed, which will sideline him for many months, the name of Aymeric Laporte has resonated loudly in the offices of Real Madrid.

Due to his talent and experience, the Spanish international has the necessary qualities to become an ideal replacement for the Brazilian centre-back.

In recent weeks, Chamartín has made several attempts to recruit him, but they have encountered two seemingly insurmountable financial obstacles.

First, his club, Al Nassr, wants to recover the €30 million invested in his signing.

This amount seems unaffordable for Real Madrid, as they are reluctant to spend so much money on a 30-year-old player.

This figure appears to be too steep for a merengue club that is reluctant to spend such a large amount on a 30-year-old player.

The High cost of Aymeric Laporte

The second obstacle is the central defender’s desire to profit financially from the move.

While he is open to accepting a salary significantly lower than his current earnings in Saudi Arabia (approximately €20 million net), the former Athletic Club and Manchester City player is still seeking a signing bonus and a salary that exceed what the Chamartín team can afford.

“Real Madrid are insisting, but the Saudis are still asking for 30 million, which is what Aymeric Laporte cost.

The player is asking for a signing bonus of 6 million and a net salary of 8 million, which I think is an operation destined to fail.

I think it’s a mistake, because no matter how much he earns in Saudi Arabia, playing for Real Madrid is a lifelong honor” explained journalist Eduardo Inda last night on El Chiringuito de Jugones via OKDiario.