Marseille in advanced talks to sign Aymeric Laporte from Al-Nassr

Olympique de Marseille are in advanced negotiations to sign Spanish international Aymeric Laporte (30), according to La Provence. The move is dependent on OM securing direct qualification to next season’s UEFA Champions League group stage.

With just two games left in the Ligue 1 season, Les Olympiens are pushing to return to Europe’s premier club competition—and preparations are already underway behind the scenes. One key area identified for strengthening is the defence, where sporting director Mehdi Benatia and head coach Roberto De Zerbi aim to bring in experience and leadership.

Among the top names on Marseille’s shortlist is Laporte, currently at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, where he moved from Manchester City in 2023 for a reported €30m. OM previously attempted to sign the defender in January and have maintained contact since.