OM: Ounahi to Espanyol or Trabzonspor? Transfer imminent?

There are intense discussions behind the scenes about Azzedine Ounahi! According to Football News, Espanyol Barcelona and Trabzonspor are on the lookout to acquire our Moroccan midfielder. After dominating Atlético Madrid at home, the Catalans seem really determined to take action, while Trabzonspor is closely monitoring the situation, ready to pounce at the slightest opening. Does that surprise you? Let’s analyze it all together!

An incomplete chapter at OM

Honestly, let's not kid ourselves: with Ounahi, who arrived in January 2023, we expected a real rise in performance after his stellar World Cup with Morocco. But between injuries, coaching changes, and stiff competition in midfield, he never really managed to secure his spot in the starting eleven. Even after a preseason under De Zerbi, he found himself loaned to Panathinaikos and upon return, was sent to train with Pro2... Not great for a player bought for €10 million just a year and a half ago. Do you think we missed something, or does he simply not have the Ligue 1 level? Tell us what you think!

A profile that attracts abroad

Technically, Ounahi has everything to appeal to La Liga or the Süper Lig: he breaks lines, he’s creative, he moves well. Espanyol would like to take advantage of this style to add more fluidity to their game, especially with El Hilali excelling on the right. As for Trabzonspor, they like to revive players who have fallen into the background at big clubs, and the environment there seems perfect for a fresh start with players like Savic or Onuachu. Honestly, do you see him shining in Spain or Turkey? Personally, I think one or the other would suit his skills better than staying on the bench here, right?

What’s at stake for our OM?

Let's not beat around the bush: for OM, a transfer of Ounahi would clearly be a relief. We're looking to reduce the squad and balance the books. But beware, with several years remaining on his contract, we mustn’t get fooled on the amount: bought for €10 million, the offers received so far (Girona, Panathinaikos, Russia) were too low or not to the player’s liking at all. Can Espanyol and Trabzonspor finally offer a real sum and satisfy everyone? In your opinion, should we wait longer or accept the most serious offer to move forward on other matters?

Let's discuss among ourselves!

So, friends, do you think it’s time to turn the page on Ounahi? Which club would be best for him... and especially for our OM? The comment section is yours, we’re waiting for your expert analyses!