Azzedine Ounahi, the footballer who fell in love with Luis Enrique, examined Spain and is now examining Xabi Alonso

Its origin is from Olympique Marseille For six million euros, Onahi stands out in Girona thanks to his technical performance, leadership ability and attacking vision. Kiki Carcel, sporting director of the Catalan club, and Michelle They have already seen the Moroccan’s abilities and, above all, how he fits into Girona’s playing system. It was a long negotiation with Olympique, which did not work out. In fact, he played last season on loan with his club PanathinaikosWith whom he played 37 matches in all competitions, scoring five goals and providing seven assists. Although the Greeks wanted to extend the contract (they had a purchase option for 11.5 million euros), the desire of the footballer, who wanted to play in the Spanish League, had more weight.

Since he wore a shirt Girona (The red and white club announced his signing on 30 August) He played eight matches, scoring two goals (against Athletic Bilbao, 1-1, and against Oviedo, 3-3) and providing one assist. It was one of the great discoveries of Qatar World Cup (He was in the orbit of several European clubs and his name became associated with Barcelona.) Now he has become an essential piece for Michel Sanchez, who recovered after a gray period in which his light gradually went out. In Marseille, he was unable to show all the talent that the midfielder had modestly taught him Anger at the French League 1. Mars signed him in January 2023 for 8 million euros, but he did not even establish himself as a starting player. Disappointing numbers (44 matches, three goals and one assist) coupled with personal problems and several injuries forced him to look for a way out, which he confirmed. Roberto de Zerbe When he was appointed the new coach of the French club. “I am a player who works from the heart. “I should feel the love,” Onahi said at the time, suggesting that part of his poor performance was due to a lack of confidence and support at Olympique, although he admitted he was not at his level.

“He will end up being one of the best La Liga signings of the year.”Alex Delmas, former footballer and analyst in various media, explains in a conversation with ABC. “It’s a leap in quality for Girona. He is a creative midfielder with the ability to create chances on his own. He has great leadership and a great finishing pass. Plus, he has a goal. “It seems to me that this is a qualitative leap for Girona,” he noted. DelmasThis is a reminder of the success that the Catalan club usually achieves in finding and developing young talents.

Unai has also proven to be an athlete committed to just causes, and was in fact the first international footballer to support protests for democracy. Existing inequality in Morocco. He did so publicly on social media, criticizing police repression against the mobilization of many Maghreb youth who took to the streets to demand more money for education and health, and less money to finance infrastructure for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the African country will organize in cooperation with Spain and Portugal. then, Moroccan Association for Human Rights The number of detainees in the protests that took place in major cities, such as Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier, was estimated at about 300 people. “We don’t want the World Cup, we want health,” was one of the Moroccan slogans joined by Azzedine Ounahi, which sparked the king’s reaction. Mohammed VIHe presented a series of proposals and increased the education and health budgets to address them. Former Girona international Yacine Bounou and Naif Aghred later joined the protests. “Ounahi is an inspiring model for Moroccan youth”Aisha Ben Alami, the Moroccan Consul in Girona, said during a recent reception for the footballer. In his country, he became a symbol of youth.