Olympique de Marseille is set to secure a major signing on the transfer market. Reports indicate that the French club is close to finalizing the arrival of Moroccan centre-back Nayef Aguerd. OM’s interest in the West Ham defender is not new, as the player had already been on their radar last season, as reported on our site last May.
The transaction details revealed by Foot Mercato indicate that the agreement is nearly finalized between all parties. The transfer of the Moroccan international is expected to be around €23 million, including bonuses. Aguerd, who is set to return to Ligue 1 after his notable spells at Dijon and Rennes, would sign a five-year contract with Olympique de Marseille.
This Sunday, a strong indication reinforced the imminence of the transfer: Nayef Aguerd was not included in West Ham’s squad for the team’s match. His absence is explained by the intention to finalize the last details of his move to the Phocaean city. His arrival in Marseille is now expected within the next few hours.
