According to reporter Gabilondo, FIFA said that Laporte's transfer failed to submit documents in a timely manner is a problem for the club.

According to media reports, the transaction of Riyadh victory centre-back Laporte returning to Athletic Bilbao cannot be completed because Riyadh victory did not submit documents in time and Athletic Bilbao was unable to register a player this summer.

Gabilondo said on the Sell Radio program: "FIFA said it was a problem between clubs and made it clear that if the transfer procedures were not completed, the player could not be registered."

"Athletic Bilbao Club can appeal to the International Court of Arbitration for Sports, but the process is cumbersome and the results cannot be guaranteed."