Tense situation between Ounahi and OM: what to take away?

Friends, things are heating up at the Commanderie! Azzedine Ounahi, who we imagined as one of the key players in our midfield, is now excluded from the squad by Roberto De Zerbi. Just a few weeks before the start of preparations, it's a tough blow for the player... and a real headache for the management. Ounahi no longer hides his discomfort: he is in total disagreement with Mehdi Benatia, our sporting director. Why this sudden distancing? Is it really just about sports, or is there something else behind all this? We'll talk about it shortly, but let us know what you think in the comments!

Categorical refusal of the Gulf and European ambitions: Ounahi stands by his choices

Here's a point worthy of debate. Ounahi has just refused several offers from the Gulf, which were very enticing financially. Some might say he could have "secured his future," but his mind is elsewhere. His ambition is Europe, and especially La Liga! Girona, recently qualified for the Champions League, has shown interest, but nothing concrete yet. It's clear that the player does not want to take any shortcuts that might jeopardize his chances with the Atlas Lions for CAN 2025 and the next World Cup. It's courageous, but risky too, right? What would you have done in his place?

What are the challenges for OM? Between sporting logic and financial imperative

Let’s not kid ourselves, from the management's side, it’s clear that OM is not against a transfer, especially if it helps balance the books. But by continually prioritizing economic aspects over sports, is that really the right strategy? We know that Benatia wants to avoid a "false good sale" and seeks to maximize the player's value. But if Ounahi stays and trains on the sidelines, we gain neither in visibility nor finances, nor on the field... A real headache, a bit of a Marseille-style one, right?

And now, what do we do?

The transfer window is still long, and anything is possible. Ounahi, on his side, continues to train seriously, but he seems ready to stay even without playing if he doesn't get an offer that matches his ambitions. De Zerbi, on the other hand, seems inflexible. The question is: will we see an outcome that satisfies everyone, or are we about to experience an "Ounahi" saga OM-style until the last minute of the transfer window? The bets are open!

So friends, do you think Ounahi will eventually find a buyer in La Liga, or will he stay with us, even if it means warming the bench? Should the management prioritize profitability or listen to the player's ambitions? Your keyboards, we're waiting for your opinions in the comments!