Fabrizio Romano confirms that Ajax is negotiating for Azzedine Ounahi

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Ajax is already working to try to close the signing of Azzedine Ounahi, a midfielder from Girona, in an operation advanced due to Míchel's direct interest. According to Fabrizio Romano, discussions are underway between clubs and with the player's entourage, although the main obstacle remains economic. The Moroccan's contract includes a €25 million release clause, a figure that the Dutch club wants to reduce before making a final offer.

🚨🇲🇦 EXCLUSIVE: Ajax are in talks to try to sign Azzedine Ounahi as the new midfielder. Negotiations are ongoing on the player and club's side, as there is a €25m release clause in Ounahi's contract at Girona. Ajax is trying to negotiate on the price; Michel wants him. 🎥 https://t.co/wLzab22zBb pic.twitter.com/McItgqemok

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 11, 2026

Ajax wants Azzedine Ounahi to strengthen Míchel's project

The arrival of Míchel at Ajax has changed the club's sporting approach in Amsterdam. The Spanish coach wants a midfield with more control, mobility, and the ability to accelerate the game from within, and that's where Azzedine Ounahi emerges as a very appealing option. The Moroccan is familiar with LaLiga, has international experience, and offers a different profile: dribbling, composure, technical ability in tight spaces, and the personality to handle the ball in pressure situations.

Girona knows that Ajax's interest is not a coincidence. Míchel is well acquainted with the Spanish league and especially values players capable of interpreting open games, attacking interior spaces, and breaking lines without relying excessively on horizontal passing. Azzedine Ounahi fits that mold as he can play as a central midfielder, creative midfielder, or a link between midfield and attack. For the Dutch club, this signing is aimed at immediately raising the team's level.

Girona stands firm with the €25 million

Girona has no intention of facilitating Azzedine Ounahi's departure unless a significant offer is made. The player has a contract with a €25 million release clause, so the Catalan entity starts from a strong position. At Montilivi, they believe that the midfielder still has a lot of room for growth and that a sale would only make sense if the offer truly compensates. Therefore, although Ajax is already making moves, the negotiation is not likely to be swift.

Ajax's strategy involves trying to lower the fixed price and structure a deal with variables, bonuses, or deferred payments. Míchel wants the player, but the Dutch club does not want to immediately meet the €25 million mark. The standoff continues. Girona defends their valuation, while the Amsterdam team tries to leverage the coach's sporting vision and the attraction of a historic project to convince the player and narrow the gap.

Míchel pushes for a distinctive midfielder

Míchel's role can be crucial in this operation. The coach believes that Azzedine Ounahi can bring something that Ajax needs: interior creativity, agility with the ball, and the ability to change the rhythm of games. He may not be a physically dominant profile, but he is a midfielder with the talent to give meaning to possessions and improve the connection with the attackers. In a team aiming to regain its identity, such a player holds significant value.

Ajax will continue to press in the coming days, but Girona is not willing to sell cheaply. The €25 million clause sets the playing field and obliges the Dutch club to refine its offer. Fabrizio Romano has already reported that negotiations are underway, and now the key will be to see if Míchel manages to attract Azzedine Ounahi to Amsterdam. If Ajax increases its proposal, the operation could soon enter a decisive phase.

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