Nayef Aguerd have joined West Ham United from French club Rennes on a five year deal.
Premier League club West Ham United have signed Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd from French club Rennes.
The 26-year-oldagreed a five-year contract with the with the Hammers in a deal that worth £30million as he becomes West Ham D
While speaking with the press West Ham manager David Moyes stated that: “I am delighted to welcome Nayef to West Ham United. We have tracked his progress for some time and I’m very pleased that we have been able to complete the signing.
“He’s a great addition that will add to our defensive options.
“I have been really impressed with Nayef’s character and attitude during our discussions. He has a great desire to improve and be successful, and I am sure he will fit in very well to the environment we have at Rush Green (training ground).”
Aguerd began his career with FUS Rabat in his homeland before moving to France in 2018 to join Dijon and then transferring to Rennes in 2020.
The former Rennes defender will be in competition with Craig Dawson, Issa Diop, Angelo Ogbonna and Kurt Zouma at London club.
“I was really excited when I heard about West Ham United’s interest,” said the player.
“When I heard about it, I knew I needed to go to the Premier League, because it’s a dream for every player.
“West Ham is a historic club. I talked with the manager and he showed me that he was very interested, so it was easy to choose to come to West Ham.”
