Azzedine Ounahi has reached a verbal agreement with Panathinaikos over a summer transfer, with the Morocco international’s future expected to lie away from Spain.
The 24-year-old midfielder, who currently plays for Girona, is set to take on an ambitious new challenge in Greece as he looks to revive his career. Although the move has not yet been officially completed, discussions between Ounahi and the Athens-based club have progressed to the point where an agreement in principle is understood to be in place.
Panathinaikos have made a significant financial commitment in their attempt to secure the player. The contract proposal put forward by the Greek club would reportedly make Ounahi the highest-paid player in their squad.
That offer underlines the importance Panathinaikos attach to the midfielder. The club sees Ounahi not simply as another addition to the squad, but as a leading figure who would be given a central role in the way the team operates.
Ounahi’s profile has risen considerably since he helped Morocco reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. His performances during that tournament established him as one of the most prominent players in the Moroccan national team, and Panathinaikos are prepared to reflect that status in the terms they have offered.
The proposed move would therefore represent a fresh stage in the midfielder’s career. Ounahi is seeking the opportunity to rebuild his momentum, while Panathinaikos are pursuing a player they believe can become a key component of their side.
Time is now becoming an important factor for both parties. Panathinaikos want to complete the transfer as quickly as possible so they can register the Morocco international on their UEFA list before the deadline.
The club’s priority is to settle the remaining administrative details without delay. If those final steps are completed, the transfer could be officially announced very soon.
For now, the agreement remains verbal rather than formal, meaning the move still requires confirmation and the completion of the necessary procedures. However, the talks have reached an advanced stage, with Ounahi and Panathinaikos apparently aligned on the main terms of a deal.
The Greek club’s willingness to make the midfielder its best-paid player demonstrates both the scale of its interest and the role it intends him to play. Ounahi, meanwhile, is closing in on a move that would take him away from Spain and towards a new challenge in Athens.
