Ajax is hopeful of signing Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi from Spanish club Girona.
The 26-year-old has made clear he wants to work again with Míchel, the new head coach at Ajax.
The pair already teamed up at Girona last season.
Ounahi drew attention for his performances with Morocco at the World Cup.
Shared history
That earlier spell under Míchel is a major reason the move appeals to the player.
Ajax views him as a useful addition to the midfield.
Reports say the club now holds high hopes of getting the deal done.
Ounahi remains under contract at Girona, so any transfer would require an agreement between the two clubs.
Coach and squad
Míchel took charge at Ajax and is in the process of shaping the group for the season ahead.
A reunion with a midfielder he already knows could simplify the transition for both sides.
Ounahi’s international experience with Morocco adds another layer of familiarity at senior level.
For Ajax supporters, the interest signals an effort to bring in players who fit the new coach’s preferred style.
Next steps
Talks would still need to cover fee, wages, and timing before anything is finalized.
The player’s willingness to return to Míchel’s setup keeps the possibility alive.
If completed, Ounahi would move to Amsterdam and join training with the rest of the squad.
Until then the situation stays at the hopeful stage rather than a confirmed arrival.
Further updates will depend on how negotiations progress in the coming weeks.
