Although he was not part of the loft, Azzedine Ounahi only played one match, the first friendly of the season against Pau behind closed doors at the Robert Louis Dreyfus center. Since then, the player has continued to train normally without being held back by Roberto De Zerbi. The situation was difficult to sustain for the Moroccan international attacking midfielder who could no longer afford not to play.
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Although he was quickly coveted in the Middle East, particularly in Qatar and more precisely by Al Sadd, who offered him a golden bridge (€7 million per year), the former SCO Angers midfielder said no. It must be said that the Moroccan Football Federation had indicated to OM’s number 8 that if he joined the Middle East, he would lose his place with the Atlas Lions. Inconceivable for the 24-year-old player who has 30 caps (5 goals) and is a pillar of the team.
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Despite the end of the summer transfer window in France, Ounahi remained hopeful of finding a club that would allow him to regain playing time. It was therefore necessary to find a competitive European championship that could accommodate him. And it is on the Super League side that the interests have been the most concrete. Thus, two clubs have been trying to recover the Marseille midfielder for several days, namely Panathinaikos and Olympiakos.
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According to our information, the two teams, who are qualified for the European Cup, have even reached an agreement with Olympique de Marseille on the basis of a loan. It is now up to the player to choose the club that best meets his expectations and that will provide him with the most sporting guarantees. One thing is certain, after Samuel Gigot, OM is about to offload a new player. Good news for the Marseille club’s payroll if the transfer comes to fruition…
Pub. the 03/09/2024 14:53
Updated on 03/09/2024 23:13
