OM Defender Aguerd Will Not Join Real Sociedad After All

Marseille (OM) defender Nayef Aguerd will not be joining Spanish club Real Sociedad after all, according to a report from French sports outlet L'Équipe, marking a sudden reversal in what had appeared to be an almost finalised move.

Earlier coverage had indicated that Aguerd was set to leave OM for Real Sociedad, with the transfer reportedly in its final stages. However, L'Équipe now reports that the situation has changed and the move will not go ahead.

The publication states that important details of the proposed deal between OM and Real Sociedad have come to light, though the exact reasons for the collapse of the transfer have not been fully disclosed in available reports.

As a result, Aguerd, who has been playing as a central defender for OM, is expected to remain with the French club rather than moving to Spain, based on the latest reporting.

Separately, L'Équipe also notes that OM has been showing interest in Reiss Nelson, who is described as a transfer target for the club. No further details about the potential negotiations have been confirmed at this stage.

Sudden changes of this kind are not uncommon during football's transfer window, the limited period when clubs are permitted to buy and sell players. Deals that appear close to completion can still fall apart because of shifting terms or last-minute disagreements.

Neither OM nor Real Sociedad has issued an official statement confirming the reported collapse of the Aguerd transfer, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.

For now, attention among fans and reporters is likely to remain on both the reversed Aguerd situation and the club's reported interest in signing Nelson, as OM continues to shape its squad during the current transfer period.