Moroccan star Azeddine Ounahi has entered the radar of major Spanish clubs, with FC Barcelona setting aside 10 million euros to sign him during the current summer transfer window.
This renewed interest comes amid a decline in the player’s market value following the relegation of his team Girona to the second division, opening the door for a potentially lucrative deal for the Catalan club.
Reports indicate that the injury to Dutch player Frenkie de Jong, which may keep him off the field for several months, has prompted Barcelona’s management to reassess their options in midfield.
The club prefers to sign a player who can provide technical quality without heavily straining their financial resources, a scenario that currently fits Azeddine Ounahi’s situation.
However, Barcelona will not be alone in the race to sign Ounahi, as they face strong competition from Real Betis, who have shown serious interest in acquiring the player. The Moroccan hopes to decide his future quickly before the transfer window closes, aiming to join a club that meets his significant sporting ambitions.
Ounahi’s name was linked to Barcelona following his standout performance in the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar with the Moroccan national team, although at that time, interest did not go beyond monitoring.
The player later moved to Olympique Marseille in January 2023, and now his name strongly returns to the list of interests for the Catalan club seeking to strengthen its squad with a distinguished midfielder.
