Barcelona are ready to challenge for the signature of a €25 million Girona midfielder, with the player now firmly on the club’s radar.
FC Barcelona’s summer transfer plans have taken an urgent turn following an unexpected injury blow in the heart of their midfield.
With Dutch star Frenkie de Jong sidelined for an extended period due to a knee issue, head coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco have been forced to quickly scan the domestic market for reliable mid-season solutions.
The technical playmaker in question is 26-year-old Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi, according to reports from Fichajes.
Barcelona have revived their long-standing interest in Ounahi to fill the immediate void left by De Jong.
The Catalan heavyweights famously tracked the midfielder following his standout breakout performances for Morocco at the 2022 World Cup, and his recent top-tier displays in La Liga with Girona have proved that his line-breaking capability and ball retention are ideally tailored for Flick’s high-intensity setup.
Ounahi’s ability to operate both as a central controller and an attacking midfielder provides Barcelona with invaluable tactical flexibility across a demanding domestic and European campaign.
Having joined Girona on a long-term deal, his rapid progression under Míchel has raised his market valuation to around €25 million.
Girona remain keen to retain their key central figure, but the lure of joining Barcelona could significantly accelerate talks in the coming weeks.
While Deco continues to evaluate multiple profile options before the transfer deadline closes, Ounahi represents a proven, high-quality candidate capable of stepping directly into La Liga competition without requiring an adjustment period.
If negotiations between both Catalan clubs progress smoothly, the Moroccan maestro could soon seal a dream move to Spotify Camp Nou as Barcelona defend their competitive aspirations.
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