The final day of the summer transfer window brought frustration to Girona FC, highlighted by stalled negotiations over Azzedine Ounahi and a quiet domestic market, according to local reports. While high-profile exits remained on hold, the club moved swiftly to secure reinforcements, reaching a pact to sign winger Carles Pérez on a free transfer following his departure from Celta Vigo, as detailed by Marca.
Carles Pérez Arrives to Bolster Girona’s Left Wing
Girona has finalized terms to bring Carles Pérez to Montilivi as a free agent after the winger officially rescinded the final year of his contract with Celta Vigo, according to Marca. Pérez arrives to inject top-flight experience into a squad managed by Quique Álvarez. The tactical need for wide reinforcements became urgent after the Scottish club Rangers triggered a release clause to sign young forward Minsu.
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Pérez brings an extensive pedigree to Catalonia. Last season, the Granollers-born attacker played on loan at Greek side Aris Thessaloniki. Celta originally acquired Pérez in the summer of 2023 from AS Roma for €5,2 M€ following an initial loan spell, and later loaned him to Getafe. His development includes stints in the youth academies of Damm, Espanyol, and an extensive period at Barcelona, where he made 13 official appearances for the senior team before moving to Italy in a deal valued at 13 million.
Azzedine Ounahi Talks Stalled with Panathinaikos
While incoming business advanced with Pérez, the club’s headline-grabbing pursuit of Azzedine Ounahi hit a temporary wall. Girona rejected initial offers from Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos for the midfielder, though reports indicate the buying club is expected to renew its push. Losing or retaining Ounahi remains the focal point of the club’s late-window business, representing what could become the club’s most significant financial transaction of the summer.
Youth Departure: Dawda Completes Move to Portugal
In outgoing activity, academy product Dawda departed for Portuguese Primeira Liga side Alverca on a permanent transfer. According to reporting from Marca, the deal involves a symbolic transfer fee alongside a percentage of future rights retained by Girona. Dawda spent 13 developmental seasons in the club’s youth setup—interrupted by a single-season loan at Cádiz in Spain’s Segunda División—and made six total appearances for the Girona senior team, scoring one goal for the Blanquirrojos.
What Comes Next for Girona
With the arrival of Carles Pérez pending official announcement and persistent interest surrounding Azzedine Ounahi’s future, Girona’s technical staff turns its full attention toward integrating new acquisitions ahead of upcoming domestic fixtures. Fans and analysts await definitive resolution on Ounahi’s status before the international transfer window closes entirely.
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