After reviving his career at Girona, rumours suggest Azzedine Ounahi could depart in the winter. Villarreal is interested in the player, and other big clubs of a similar stature are expected to show interest in him.

Villarreal made an offer of approximately 20 million euros for Azzedine Ounahi because they considered him to be the ideal reinforcement for their midfield.

According to the Spanish media outlet Fichajes, Villarreal is in a leading position to sign Girona player Azzedine Ounahi. The outlet reports that the club views the 25-year-old as the ideal profile to strengthen their midfield and is considering an offer that could reach 20 million euros. Ounahi joined Girona in August 2025 and has a contract that runs until 2030.