This update focuses on Azzedine Ounahi Panathinaikos. Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi is on the verge of rejoining Panathinaikos in a move that could relaunch his European career and further boost the global visibility of Moroccan football.
Azzedine Ounahi Panathinaikos move backed by verbal agreement
According to matching reports, Panathinaikos has reached a verbal agreement with Girona over the transfer of Azzedine Ounahi. The Moroccan midfielder, who already played for the Greek side on loan in the 2024-2025 season, now appears very close to a permanent return to Athens.
Talks between the two clubs are said to be at an advanced stage. Panathinaikos is now working to wrap up the deal quickly and secure the player’s signature. The move still depends on final formalities being completed between Girona, the Greek club and the player’s camp.
A major contract on the table for the Moroccan
Panathinaikos seems determined to bring back Azzedine Ounahi Panathinaikos on a leading role. The Athens club has reportedly offered him a contract that would make him the highest-paid player in the squad.
This strong proposal shows how much Panathinaikos is ready to rely on the Moroccan midfielder to be more competitive in the league and in European competitions. It also reflects recognition of his trajectory, after a convincing first spell in Greece.
Ajax Amsterdam had also been monitoring the player, but Ounahi’s response time is believed to have given Panathinaikos the edge and allowed the Greek club to move closer to securing his signing.
Racing to register him on the UEFA list
Beyond the verbal agreement with Girona, Panathinaikos is now speeding up the final phase of talks. One of its main goals is to register Azzedine Ounahi on its UEFA list for the rest of its European campaign.
The Athens side hopes to count on the Moroccan international to strengthen its midfield in continental fixtures. A return of Azzedine Ounahi Panathinaikos would also offer another European stage for a Moroccan national-team player already well known to fans in Greece and in Morocco.
What it means for Moroccan fans living abroad
For many Moroccans based across Europe, this likely return to Panathinaikos fits a broader trend: more and more national-team players are joining clubs that are easy to reach by train or plane from major European cities.
While this transfer has no direct impact on their travel or paperwork with Morocco, it does reinforce the symbolic link between the national team’s supporters and the European clubs where their players shine.
- Easier access to live games for fans living in Europe.
- Greater exposure for Moroccan football on European pitches.
- A new chapter in the career of a potential key player for the national team.
Barring a late twist, Azzedine Ounahi is expected to complete his return to Panathinaikos, where he left a strong impression during his first spell. Fans will still have to wait for the official announcement to learn the final details of the agreement and the length of his potential new contract.
For more context, readers can follow Canal212 news for Moroccans abroad.
For official updates, readers can check the relevant official source.
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