Nayef Aguerd case: a real opportunity for OM?

A name keeps coming up at La Commanderie: Nayef Aguerd. A Moroccan international defender, still under contract with West Ham until 2027, he has just completed a successful loan at Real Sociedad. Naturally, it gets us thinking: should we take the chance?

A profile that matches De Zerbi's needs

Let's not kid ourselves, our OM defense has often lacked serenity lately. Aguerd is a rock, but also a clean player in the restart. Khalid Fouhami, his compatriot and former goalkeeper of the Atlas Lions, says it clearly: his style of play perfectly matches what De Zerbi is looking for. A defender capable of building from the back is exactly in the game plan!

Moreover, he knows Ligue 1 like the back of his hand - Dijon, Rennes - he speaks French, he is used to multicultural locker rooms... Frankly, to adapt to the Marseille pressure, there are worse! And you, do you think he would easily integrate into the group?

The ins and outs of the case: finances, competition, and timing

Be careful, not everything is rosy either. West Ham does not intend to sell him cheaper: it will take between 20 and 23 million euros. For us, that's still a big ticket. Should we invest that much in a 29-year-old defender? The argument of maturity and international experience can be defended, but it forces us to aim for the short to medium-term rather than the long-term. What do you think: good investment or unnecessary risk?

On the competition side, Atlético Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are also in the running, but have not yet made any serious moves. It might be an opportunity to move quickly, as the Marseille board sometimes does. But can we convince Aguerd to prioritize our project, while the Champions League is not even guaranteed?

A structured player, not a mercenary

What reassures us is the chap's profile. Fouhami emphasizes: Aguerd is professional to the core, he thinks about the sport first, not the paycheck. It's a change from the usual sagas, isn't it? A guy who invests himself and doesn't just come to collect his salary, we need that at OM!

Let's talk about it among ourselves!

So, what do we do? Do we go all-in on a defensive leader like Aguerd, or do we focus on other priorities in the transfer window? Is he the right profile to revitalize our defense or is it a too costly gamble? It's up to you, share your opinions in the comments! We really want to know what the Olympian family thinks about this hot topic.