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Azzedine Ounahi explains Marseille over Leeds United decision after January links

Marseille's newest signing Azzedine Ounahi has explained why he refused a move to Leeds United in the January transfer window before signing with the Ligue 1 side.

The Moroccan international was one of the hottest prospects coming out of the World Cup in Qatar last month and was of interest to numerous teams across Europe, including the Whites.

It was reported that Jesse Marsch and his staff had sent in a bid of around £25 million but Angers SCO, Ounahi's former club, accepted a bid of far less from their French rivals of just £8 million as the window came to a close.

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