Nayef Aguerd Leaves Real Sociedad After Impressive Spell
The 29-year-old centre-back confirmed his departure with a farewell message on Instagram on Tuesday, thanking fans for their 'respect, affection, and love' and promising to keep supporting the club that 'left a deep mark' on him.
Real Sociedad also confirmed his departure in a brief statement.
Aguerd joined La Real last August and quickly became a starter in Imanol Alguacil's backline, making 36 appearances and logging 2,926 minutes across all competitions.
Though discussions over a second loan took place in May, West Ham has decided to pursue a permanent transfer, setting the price at around €20 million.
Aguerd is now considering offers from Marseille, Juventus, and other Champions League clubs. His short spell may not have delivered silverware, yet his calm distribution and aerial strength were vital in securing a top-six LaLiga finish.
He won more than four aerial duels per game and had a success rate above 60%. On the ball, he made close to 60 passes each match, with a solid accuracy of 87.3% in La Liga last season
The loan helped the Moroccan international to get back on track following injury struggles in England. Tags: JuventusmarseilleNayef Aguerdreal sociedadwest ham
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