The 24-year-old defender was supposed to arrive in Spain last Monday, according to several reports from Italy and Spain to complete his move to Eibar from Fiorentina but the days pased and he did not travel.

Clarifying his situation, his agent Christian Emile told KingFut.com: ” I can confirm that Eibar and Fiorentina did not reach an agreement for his permanent transfer.

Having said that, the player is still looking for a move away from the club as he seeks a new challenge.

“Will he stay or go to another club before the market closes? Yes, Ahmed does want to leave as he believes it is time for a new challenge.

“We will see what happens in the coming days in discussions with other clubs, but it is clear that Fiorentina will protect their interests for a player that they value,” he concluded.

It is worth noting that Emile previously confirmed that playing in Spain was a possibility for the player, as well as staying at Fiorentina next season.