Hakim Ziyech sends a message to Moroccans

“Hello Moroccans. I have arrived in Brazil. Thank you for your love and support. I hope you will continue to support me in Brazil. I am happy to wear Morocco’s colors here, in Brazil. Vamos Botafogo!”, declared Hakim Ziyech in a video posted on Instagram.

The 33-year-old player arrived in Rio de Janeiro before Botafogo officially announced his signing, which took place this Thursday, September 10. The Brazilian club announced the signing of the former Chelsea player until the end of 2028, reports UOL.

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His arrival puts an end to the uncertainty that still surrounded the transfer a few days earlier. Ziyech had given his agreement, prepared for his trip and recorded a presentation video before asking for time to consider. Negotiations with Botafogo subsequently resumed.

A new adventure after Wydad

The attacking midfielder joins Brazil a few days after the amicable termination of his contract with Wydad Casablanca. His spell in the Moroccan league lasted eleven months, during which he scored nine goals and provided two assists in sixteen appearances.

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Botafogo welcomes a player who has played for Ajax Amsterdam, Chelsea, Galatasaray and Al-Duhail. A Champions League winner with Chelsea in 2021, Ziyech also took part in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups with the Atlas Lions.

By emphasizing the Moroccan flag as soon as he arrived in Rio, Hakim Ziyech reminds everyone that he intends to continue representing Morocco despite his departure from Wydad and his move to more than 7,000 kilometers from the kingdom.

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