Player profile
Azzedine Ounahi
Midfielder · Girona
Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is at the centre of a summer 2026 transfer saga, with Girona fielding bids from Saudi side Al-Ittihad and reported interest from Barcelona following Frenkie de Jong's serious knee injury.
Career
Ounahi rose to prominence with Angers and Olympique de Marseille before a breakout run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals with Morocco made him one of the tournament's standout midfielders.
He joined Girona from Marseille in summer 2025 on a contract to June 2030, and had a productive first La Liga campaign with 24 appearances, five goals and two assists across all competitions.
How they play
A dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his ball-carrying and pressing intensity, Ounahi's ability to break lines with the ball made him a standout for Morocco's run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals.
Where they are now
As of August 2026, Al-Ittihad have submitted an official bid to Girona for Ounahi (release clause reportedly €20m), while Barcelona are separately weighing a move to reinforce midfield after De Jong's injury.
Bio
Club career
- Girona FCSince 2025Current
International career
No international career on record yet.
Honours
- Officer of the Order of the Throne2022
Defining moments
Morocco's run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals2022
Ounahi was one of the breakout stars of Morocco's historic run to the World Cup semi-finals, the first African nation to reach that stage.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
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Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Al-Ittihad Submit Official Bid for Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi - Morocco World NewsAugust 15, 2026
- Barcelona Could Sign Azzedine Ounahi for Around $11.5 Million - Morocco World NewsAugust 15, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 15, 2026.
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