Nayef Aguerd
Nayef Aguerd scored five goals and made three assists in 66 league matches with Rennes

Aguerd is a defender for Rennes in France.

The Hammers have confirmed that the player has signed a five year contract.

The left-sided player made 66 league appearances for Rennes.

He said he was excited when he heard about the club's interest. It's a dream for every player to play in the premier league.

The transfer fee for Aguerd, who has 25 caps for Morocco, is the fourth-highest paid by West Ham.

It was a difficult decision for Aguerd to leave Rennes as he had enjoyed exceptional times at the club.

The Hammers qualified for Europe for the second year in a row after finishing seventh in the league.

The club is a historic one. The fans and atmosphere at the games were great, and I saw a few of them.

The manager wanted Aguerd to help the Hammers get back into the top six next season.

He will add to our defensive options.

I am confident that he will fit in well at Rush Green because of his desire to improve and be successful.

In last year's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, Aguerd was present, as well as in the two World Cup play-off matches against DR Congo.

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