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Moroccan Midfielder Ounahi Flourishes in Greece, Sparks Transfer Speculation
Thursday 10 April 2025, by
Since his arrival at Olympique de Marseille (OM) in January 2023 from Angers for 8 million euros, Azzedine Ounahi has failed to establish himself in the French club, which has ended up loaning him out this season to Panathinaikos. The Moroccan international seems to be thriving in Greece and could leave Marseille this summer.
Recruited by OM after a remarkable performance with Morocco during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Ounahi did not meet the expectations of the French club. Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who arrived last summer, sidelined the Moroccan player, who was eventually loaned to Panathinaikos this season. A change of championship that seems to be bearing fruit. As evidenced by the statistics: in 33 matches played, Ounahi has scored 3 goals and provided 7 assists.
After this remarkable passage in Greece, the Atlas Lion is attracting the interest of several clubs who wish to secure his services during the next summer transfer window. According to Foot Mercato, Ounahi is on the radar of several clubs in Saudi Arabia who would be willing to make an interesting offer to OM to acquire the Moroccan international. The French club, which no longer wants the 24-year-old player, is willing to let him go if an offer of 12 million euros is made, the sports media reports.
Ounahi’s contract with OM runs until 2027. If the Saudis manage to pay this amount, the Moroccan midfielder could bid farewell to Marseille this summer and seize a golden opportunity to relaunch his career in the Gulf.