Pablo Fornals has revealed how Malaga made a big mistake not signing new West Ham United teammate Nayef Aguerd back in 2018.

Fornals was playing with Malaga when the Moroccan defender spent time on trial with the club.

Malaga eventually passed on Aguerd, who joined Dijon in 2018 before moving to Rennes two years later.

"I met him when I was 16 and we still keep in touch, so that means it's because both of us are people who try to be around honest people, and this guy is," he told the club's official website.

"I think Málaga made a big mistake not giving a chance to him, but look at the career he has made in football and a Club like West Ham is bringing him in.

"I am really pleased to be playing with this guy again because when I first met him I saw good things from him.

"We have since gone on our own career paths, but I'm really happy that our lives and careers connect us again."