The Ounahi Saga: Where Do We Stand?

You've all heard it, the rumors surrounding Azzedine Ounahi continue to shake up the transfer market for our OM. The Moroccan midfielder, under contract until 2027, has made it clear that he wants to pack his bags and head to La Liga. So, is this the right timing for him? Is it really in our interest to let him go now? Let's talk about it.

Desires elsewhere... but not at any price

Ounahi no longer hides it: La Liga is his priority. Yet, he could have earned more elsewhere! Offers from the Gulf, Russia, or Turkey, he's had them, and they weren't small, so they say. But no, he wants to play at the highest European level, surely to stay on track with the Moroccan national team for the 2025 AFCON and the 2026 World Cup. Honestly, who would blame him? But management is holding back: they want to prioritize the best financial offer, makes sense, right? However, this divergence is seriously annoying Ounahi and his entourage. A real tug-of-war is setting in, and you, what do you think?

Girona, Spain... but where are the big offers?

Girona is tempting him, and the Spanish club is following the case closely. Problem: nobody is offering the 12 million euros demanded by OM. We recruited him for 8 million euros in January 2023, so no way are we selling him off! But let's admit it: Spanish clubs are not ready to spend big, and things are dragging on... Is OM at risk of ending up with a frustrated player who trains separately? In your opinion, should we stay firm or accept a lesser offer to move forward with other deals?

What risks for OM in this story?

In the end, Ounahi trains with the pro 2 group, not even in the pre-season camp in the Netherlands. If no club decides, he might stay with us... without playing time, just to avoid going anywhere. It's hard to call this a "win-win" situation! Sportingly, it blocks a spot, and financially, we're tying up a salary. Do you see a quick crisis exit? Should we take the risk of keeping a player who no longer wants to be here?

We want your opinions, team!

So, friends, what would you do in management's place? Do we grit our teeth and wait for the dream offer, or ease the pressure a bit to move on? Tell us what you would do: it moves the debate forward and, who knows, it might even inspire those who decide... We await your comments!