Cristiano Ronaldo’s Teammate at Al Nassr ‘Ready’ to Join Real Madrid
- One of Cristiano Ronaldo's teammates at Saudi League side Al-Nassr is 'ready' to consider a move to Real Madrid
- The said player has been rumoured to be on Madrid's transfer wishlist as the club continues to deal with recurring injuries
- Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh also looked at the seven possible players who could join Los Blancos in the winter transfer
Aymeric Laporte has addressed speculation surrounding a potential transfer to Real Madrid in the upcoming January window, revealing he would be open to a switch to the Spanish capital.
The former Manchester City centre-back, currently contracted with Al-Nassr until 2026, is considered a crucial asset for the Saudi Pro League club.
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However, his remarks hint at a willingness to explore opportunities with Los Blancos, who are grappling with defensive issues due to injuries.
Laporte ready to join injury-hit Madrid
Real Madrid, facing a crisis in defence, may look to the market to reinforce their backline.
Éder Militão’s recent ACL tear in a 4-0 triumph over Osasuna and David Alaba’s knee injury has left Madrid short-staffed in key positions.
With ESPN reporting Madrid’s intent to bolster their squad in January, Laporte’s availability could present an ideal solution to their defensive challenges.
Laporte on potential Madrid move
While on international duty with Spain, Laporte shared his thoughts on the potential move and expressed his admiration for Madrid's stature in global football.
"I’d obviously listen to Real Madrid call; you can’t ignore clubs like that,” he remarked, as cited by Fabrizio Romano.
"It feels good to see the links. I’m not so informed about that, but it’s obviously nice.”
His experience and tactical understanding could add both depth and resilience to a Real Madrid squad currently managing a challenging run of injuries in defence.
Since making the switch to Al-Nassr in August 2023, Laporte has impressed, featuring in 54 matches and netting seven goals across all competitions.
Ronaldo Subtly Admits He Can’t Reach 1000 Goals
Earlier, Briefly News reported that Cristiano Ronaldo recently reflected on the ambitious pursuit of 1,000 career goals, hinting that the milestone may remain elusive as he enters the final stretch of his iconic journey.
The Portuguese star, renowned for his relentless pursuit of records, approached the topic with a rare note of concession ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League clashes against Poland and Croatia.
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