Overview
- FIFA authorized Spain’s RFEF to obtain Aymeric Laporte’s International Transfer Certificate from Saudi Arabia, reversing its Sept. 3 denial.
- The resolution attributes the late formalization to Al‑Nassr’s delayed documentation, aligning with Athletic’s position.
- Athletic states it will register Laporte once the CTI arrives, with local reports indicating he could then feature in all competitions, including the Champions League.
- Laporte appeared in club media wearing the shirt and arrived at Lezama on Friday to train, though he is not expected to be in the Alavés squad as paperwork and fitness are resolved.
- The return of the Lezama‑trained center‑back bolsters a thin defense after Unai Egiluz’s knee injury and Yeray Álvarez’s long suspension.