Rennais Stadium. Nayef Aguerd confirms his departure and sends a farewell message to supporters
It had been expected for several days, Nayef Aguerd will leave Stade Rennais for West Ham. SRFC coach Bruno Genesio himself admitted, during his appearance on RMC on June 8, the probable departure of his Moroccan central defender. This Saturday, June 18, the player published on social networks a farewell message to Rennes supporters, but also to his teammates, his managers and the coaches who had him under their orders in Rennes (Julien Stéphan and Bruno Genesio) .
Aguerd is in London for his medical before signing with the Hammers, 7are of the last English championship and qualified for the next Europa League Conference, who should pay a transfer fee of around 35 million to Stade Rennais. Which would make it the biggest sale in the history of a Breton club.
In two full seasons at Rennes, Aguerd will have played 80 matches in all competitions, scored seven goals, taken part in two European Cup campaigns (including the Champions League in 2020-2021) and established himself as one of the best central defenders in Ligue 1.
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