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Fakayejo Paul
Real Sociedad have struck a verbal agreement with Olympique de Marseille to sign 30-year-old Moroccan international defender Nayef Aguerd.
The package is structured as an initial €4 million season-long loan fee, which includes an €11 million option to buy clause that can make the transfer permanent.
Key Deal Information
- The Financial Structure: Real Sociedad will pay OM a €4 million loan fee up front, with the €11 million buy option clause turning into a long-term contract upon activation.
- Second Spell in La Liga:Aguerd is returning to a familiar environment at the Reale Arena, having previously enjoyed a successful loan spell with La Real during the 2024/25 season while under contract at West Ham United.
- Marseille’s Stance:Marseille—who signed Aguerd from West Ham for €23 million—were open to facilitating the exit as part of their summer squad adjustment and financial restructuring.
- Player Approval:Aguerd enthusiastically accepted the return to San Sebastián, eager to anchor Real Sociedad’s defense in La Liga and their upcoming UEFA Europa League campaign.