Olympique Marseille have turned down an €8m proposal from Qatari club Al-Sadd for Morocco international Nayef Aguerd.
Al-Sadd renewed their interest in the 30-year-old centre-back with a formal offer after first making contact several weeks ago, according to Foot Mercato. However, Marseille believe the bid falls short of their valuation and are seeking a higher fee before agreeing to the defender’s departure.
The Ligue 1 club are keen to sell Aguerd as they look to strengthen their financial position. With around 10 days remaining to find a solution, Marseille must now decide whether to continue negotiations with Al-Sadd or pursue another route for the player’s future.
Aguerd’s possible exit has already come close to being resolved this summer. He appeared set to join Real Sociedad, but that proposed transfer collapsed at the final stage.
The Morocco defender remains under contract with Marseille until 2030. His most recent season was disrupted by injury, limiting him to 22 appearances for the French club.
Marseille’s rejection of the Al-Sadd offer does not mean Aguerd will remain at the club, but it does underline the gap between the Qatari side’s valuation and the fee required for a deal to be approved. Al-Sadd’s €8m bid is currently regarded as insufficient by Marseille, who are holding out for improved terms.
The club’s desire to complete a sale is linked to its financial situation, while the collapse of the Real Sociedad move has left Aguerd’s next step unresolved. The defender’s long-term contract gives Marseille a deal extending to 2030, but the club are nevertheless looking for an agreement during the remaining period of the current transfer window.
Aguerd made only 22 appearances for Marseille last season after an injury-hit campaign. His limited involvement means the club now face a decision over whether to accept a revised offer from Al-Sadd, wait for another proposal or retain a player who still has several years left on his contract.
For now, Al-Sadd’s approach has been rejected, with Marseille demanding more than €8m to sanction the Morocco international’s departure.