Aguerd loan to Real Sociedad collapses after medical checks | OneFootball

Aguerd’s proposed return to Real Sociedad has fallen through, seemingly for good, after his medical, despite all sides having agreed to proceed. According to Diario Vasco, tests indicated he would be unable to play regular 90-minute matches until mid-October.

The defender had told the club he was ready to play immediately and eager to come back to Donostia. He is deemed fit for sport, but sustained 90-minute workloads every few days in the opening weeks could risk his longer-term health, a conclusion that unsettled the Morocco international.

Real and Marseille had settled a loan last weekend, a 2 million euros fee and a 17 million option, subject to medicals conducted away from Gipuzkoa and France. The role’s demands were pivotal, with centre-backs usually completing matches.

La Real face eight games in 30 days before the first international break, and although they trusted his swift adaptation after impressing two seasons ago, the parties chose to walk away.

Aguerd has not played since March following pubalgia surgery. He insists he is ready, but the club prefer caution, a stance mirrored by Gorrotxategi’s tailored plan, with possible minutes against Betis but not repeated 90-minute outings midweek and weekend.

With the deal shelved, Real are pursuing alternative centre-backs before the window closes, as seller demands often ease in August, as seen when West Ham ultimately loaned Aguerd late on. For now they have Jon Martín with Zubeldia, plus Pacheco and Beitia, and Matarazzo has framed recent defensive issues as performance matters rather than structure.

Source: Diario Vasco

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