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16 Aug 2026 | 17.40
La Liga
PUBLICIDAD
Atlético de Madrid has joined the race for Azzedine Ounahi, a 26-year-old Moroccan midfielder who belongs to Girona and aims to get ahead of FC Barcelona in this transfer market. The player is under contract until June 30, 2030, and his situation is attracting interest from several clubs following the relegation of the Catalan team.
Barça had already considered Ounahi as one of their options to reinforce the midfield, but Atlético's involvement increases the competition for the Moroccan international. His price has been around 20-25 million euros this summer, although Girona's sporting context may favor negotiations for a lower amount.
Atlético de Madrid Enters the Race for Ounahi
Atlético de Madrid is looking for another piece for its midfield, and Ounahi fits the bill due to his ability to play as an interior and central midfielder with freedom to push forward. The Moroccan ended last LaLiga season with 5 goals and 2 assists in 1,766 minutes played for Girona.
His performance also continued with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder scored two goals against Canada in the round of 16 and was named the best player of the match before his team reached the quarter-finals.
Girona signed him in August 2025, reaching an agreement with Olympique de Marseille for his transfer and securing him for five seasons until 2030. This contract enables the club to maintain negotiation leverage despite the growing interest around the player.
FC Barcelona Also Pursuing the Midfielder
FC Barcelona has been monitoring the situation of the Moroccan for weeks. The injury to Frenkie de Jong and the possibility of additional moves in midfield led the Barcelona sporting direction to include him among their options for this summer.
Ounahi appears as a cost-effective alternative compared to other names considered by Barça. While his contract is long, the suggested figures around 20-25 million euros keep him within a manageable range compared to other operations explored by the Catalan club.
The Red-and-Whites' emergence changes the landscape. Atlético can offer him a role in a midfield already featuring players like Morten Hjulmand, Pablo Barrios, Koke, and Johnny Cardoso, but they are still seeking profiles capable of providing driving force and finishing.
A New Showdown Between Atlético and Barça in the Transfer Market
This operation adds to other fronts open between the two clubs this summer. Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona have already coincided on various targets and also maintain opposing positions regarding the future of Julián Álvarez, whose situation has influenced part of the market.
In Ounahi's case, the economic factor could be decisive. The Moroccan is 26 years old, has experience in LaLiga, and a contract until 2030, while Girona needs to manage its squad after relegation.
The next step for Atlético de Madrid will be to advance in negotiations to position themselves ahead of Barça. Ounahi thus becomes part of another duel between the two clubs in the transfer market, with Girona awaiting proposals for one of its midfielders with greater value.
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