Aymeric Laporte (right) has refuted claims he would reject a move to Barcelona
Laporte, 21, was quoted by French TV station Telefoot as saying he would never play for Barca.
But this week the Athletic Bilbao star refuted those claims, stating: "At no time did I make the statements that have been published by a number of media outlets."
And now Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo report that the player's agent, Jorge Mendes, has assured Barca of the player's intentions.
It is claimed Mendes called Barca's technical secretary Robert Fernandez to explain that Laporte's quotes were mistranslated.
Aymeric Laporte Player Profile
Barca are reportedly hoping to complete a summer deal for the defender.
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