OM has no choice: it must reduce this large payroll and therefore sell some of its most interesting assets. Geronimo Rulli, for example, has a good chance of joining Manchester City, while there are also rumors circulating about Igor Paixão. And Nayef Aguerd could also be one of these bankable players sold to fill the coffers.
The Moroccan international defender has attracted a lot of interest since the start of the transfer window. For example, we revealed to you a very pronounced interest from the Qatari club Al-Sadd for his services. The player, who had a release clause of 15 million euros until July 31, also interested Stade Rennais, one of his former clubs.
Return to La Liga?
Proof that he leaves good memories wherever he goes, Nayef Aguerd is now coveted by Real Sociedad, the team where he played during the 2024/2025 season, before moving to OM. He was then loaned there by West Ham. According to our information, the Basque team has accelerated in recent hours, and wishes to bring back the man who had been the captain of its defense for a short season.
The interest is also reciprocal, since according to our information, the player who arrived at OM a year ago for 23 million euros has given the green light for a return to San Sebastian. Winners of the last Copa del Rey, the Basques will play in the Europa League and have a particularly interesting project with one of the fashionable coaches in La Liga, Pellegrino Matarazzo. Discussions are underway between the two groups. To be continued…
