Sport FM reports that Neom from Saudi Arabia submitted an 18 million euro offer for Azzedine Ounahi. Girona preferred the offer from the Saudi club because they would have immediately received the 18 million euros. Neom offered Ounahi a contract valued at 6 million euros per year, which is approximately double what he would earn at Panathinaikos. Ounahi decided not to accept the offer and has left Girona, stating that he did not want to play in Spain's second division.

Gazzetta.gr reports that NEOM from Saudi Arabia made a lucrative offer and offered more money to both Girona and Azzedine Ounahi. However, Ounahi asked for 10 million euros per year, which indicated he did not want to move there.

NEOM has made a highly attractive offer of €18,000,000 to acquire Azzedine Ounahi. The Saudi proposal has raised Girona's demands, creating a significant distance between Girona and Panathinaikos. Girona representatives are reportedly pressuring Ounahi to seriously consider NEOM's offer, as the €18,000,000 fee is a very favorable financial solution for the Spanish club. The transfer window in Saudi Arabia closes on September 6. It is reported that Ounahi has rejected the prospect of moving to Saudi Arabia and prefers Panathinaikos.

NEOM, the club of Giorgos Masouras, was strongly interested in acquiring Azzedine Ounahi, who has expressed a desire to leave Girona after the team's relegation to La Liga 2. The club offered €15,000,000 for the 26-year-old Moroccan midfielder, but he rejected the possibility of a move. The Moroccan international has 55 caps and 11 goals. He joined Girona in August 2025 and has a contract until 2030. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €18.00m. Panathinaikos, Ajax, and PSV have also been recently linked with him. It was reported in August 2026 that Girona had received four offers of approximately €20 million for the player. His release clause is €25 million.