Nayef Aguerd refuses transfer to Real Sociedad from Marseille
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Nayef Aguerd has rejected a transfer to Real Sociedad, deciding against a deal after passing his medical. The Moroccan defender's decision follows a conversation with his future manager, Pellegrino Matarazzo. This marks another setback for Olympique de Marseille, who are struggling to offload players amid financial constraints. With the summer transfer window closing in two and a half weeks, Marseille will continue to search for options for Aguerd.
- •Aguerd was reportedly close to joining Real Sociedad.
- •His decision came after a medical had already been completed.
- •Pellegrino Matarazzo influenced Aguerd's change of plans.
- •Marseille has faced challenges offloading players this summer.
- •The transfer window closes in two and a half weeks.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Marseille’s Nayef Aguerd rejects Real Sociedad transfer
"Olympique de Marseille are certainly finding it incredibly difficult to offload their players. Just a few days after Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (31) turned down a move to Newcastle United, it is now Nayef...
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