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Barcelona rules out Laporte for 2026-27 despite €15 million clause

7/27/2026

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Barcelona announced Aymeric Laporte is not in its 2026-27 plans, despite his 2026 World Cup starring role that sparked Camp Nou interest.
Coach Hansi Flick said there is no need to strengthen defence because he has enough centre-backs.
One report cites a €15 million clause while another says his contract lacks a clause and ends in 2028.
Athletic Bilbao previously rejected Barcelona, recalling the €65 million clause Manchester City paid in 2018.

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Barcelona announced Aymeric Laporte is not in its 2026-27 plans, despite his 2026 World Cup starring role that sparked Camp Nou interest.
Coach Hansi Flick said there is no need to strengthen defence because he has enough centre-backs.
One report cites a €15 million clause while another says his contract lacks a clause and ends in 2028.
Athletic Bilbao previously rejected Barcelona, recalling the €65 million clause Manchester City paid in 2018.