Marseille’s Nayef Aguerd ‘decides against’ Real Sociedad move | OneFootball

Nayef Aguerd has pulled out of joining Real Sociedad after Olympique de Marseille had agreed a deal, Foot Mercato reports. The Moroccan defender was said to have completed a medical with the Basque club.

It comes days after Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, 31, rejected a move to Newcastle United, highlighting Marseille's struggle to offload players.

The U-turn is understood to have followed a conversation with his prospective manager, Pellegrino Matarazzo. No details have emerged, and Matarazzo is said to have persuaded the Kenitra-born player to change course.

The setback thwarts plans for a summer clear-out, with the club operating under significant financial constraints.

With around two and a half weeks left in the window, Aguerd is back to square one and a way out is still being sought.

Source: GetFootballNewsFrance.com

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