OM: Nayef Aguerd made a big impression on Roberto De Zerbi | OneFootball

Nayef Aguerd

Roberto De Zerbi admits he was already convinced before signing Nayef Aguerd in the final hours of the summer transfer window.

Olympique de Marseille secured the services of Nayef Aguerd from West Ham last summer. The deal was completed for €23 million. Instantly impressed by the Moroccan's profile, Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi became even more convinced by his early performances.

"Medhi Benatia told me about him when we were on the plane to Miami (end of the 2024-2025 season, editor's note). I couldn't wait to land so I could ask him to get in touch and seal the deal quickly. That shows how much time we invested in recruiting him. Since I've been coaching him, I've found him even stronger than he appeared on video. He settled in quickly. He understands what he needs to do before he's even told—it's a huge asset." the Italian manager revealed this Friday at a press conference.