Athletic Bilbao's Laporte hints at Barcelona move with social media activity Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte has reignited speculation about a potential move to Barcelona after liking an Instagram post by journalist Fabrizio Romano about the signings of João Cancelo and Rodri. ## What exactly happened? The 32-year-old interacted with a post showing images of Cancelo and Rodri arriving in Barcelona to complete their transfers. While this action doesn't confirm negotiations, it has fueled speculation about his future at the Basque club. ## Why does it matter for Athletic Bilbao? Barcelona's interest in Laporte isn't new, particularly after his standout performances with the Spanish national team at the World Cup. However, Athletic Bilbao has denied the existence of a €15 million release clause and reaffirmed their intention to keep the player, whose contract runs until June 2028. ## What's next? Laporte has personal connections with both players: he shared a dressing room with Cancelo at Manchester City and with Rodri at both the English club and the national team. While the 'like' doesn't indicate an imminent transfer, it adds a new chapter to Barcelona's ongoing interest in the Spanish defender.