The Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia could be the perfect moment for Florentino Pérez to advance in a key transfer for Real Madrid. Despite the fact that the Madrid team is focused on the competition, the visit to Saudi territory is also good to continue reinforcing the team. In this regard, the most talked-about transfer in recent hours is that of center-back Aymeric Laporte. Currently he plays of Al-Nassr and is a close friend of Dani Carvajal.
The Need to Enhance Real Madrid's Defense
With the loss of Dani Carvajal for the entire season due to an injury, Real Madrid is forced to seek defensive reinforcements. Although the team has several quality players in its team, the defense has shown some vulnerability in certain matches.
The sports management of club has identified Laporte as an attractive option to boost this sector, given his experience and profile as a top-level center-back.
Laporte: a Trusted Player for Carvajal
Aymeric Laporte, who played at Manchester City before moving to Al-Nassr, is an acquaintance of Dani Carvajal. Both players share a good friendship, which could facilitate the French defender's integration into the Madrid locker room. His quality and leadership ability in the Saudi team's defense haven't gone unnoticed by Madrid, which considers him a key piece.
Real Madrid has shown clear interest in signing Laporte. The sports management sees him as a solid and competitive option to join other center-backs in the team.
Meanwhile, Al-Nassr is also aware of this interest and would be willing to negotiate the transfer during the winter market. According to rumors, the figure they might ask for the player would be close to 15 million euros. This would be a relatively affordable price for a player with Laporte's track record.
The Salary Obstacle: Will Laporte Accept a Pay Cut?
One of the main obstacles to Laporte's transfer is his high salary in Saudi Arabia. The player earns around 24 million euros annually at Al-Nassr, a figure that is difficult for Real Madrid to match, given salary limitations.
For the operation to be viable, Laporte would have to be willing to accept a significant reduction in his earnings.
Florentino Pérez's Strategy in Saudi Arabia
During Real Madrid's stay in Saudi Arabia, Florentino Pérez will take the opportunity to hold meetings with Laporte's entourage and the Al-Nassr board.
The goal is to bridge differences and try to solve issues regarding both the transfer and the player's salary. This way, the club president aims to achieve a beneficial agreement for all parties involved.