Hakim Ziyech has not given up on returning to the Atlas Lions. Having moved to Brazil to revive his career, the new Botafogo player intends to convince the coach through his performances rather than demand a return based on his status.
Having arrived in Brazil to join Botafogo, Hakim Ziyech immediately sent a message to Moroccans. The international player says he is proud to continue representing the kingdom’s colors in this new league.
Adel Taarabt recounts how an altercation with a teammate is said to have derailed his transfer to Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson had come specifically to watch the Moroccan, who was then at the peak of his abilities with Queens Park Rangers.
Hakim Ziyech and Wydad have officially terminated their contract by mutual agreement. The player is expected to receive around 3.5 million dirhams, corresponding to two months’ salary, a loyalty bonus and housing-related expenses.
Hakim Ziyech had agreed to join Botafogo, recorded his presentation video and was due to fly to Brazil on Sunday. The Moroccan then asked for time to think, before negotiations resumed.
Ismael Saibari is now one of Abdelhak Nouri’s closest friends. Yet the two Moroccans did not know each other at all before the Ajax player suffered a serious medical emergency in 2017. The Moroccan international recounts how an unexpected relationship gradually developed between their two families.
Hakim Ziyech’s refusal to accept a pay cut has strained his relationship with Wydad’s new management to breaking point. Left out of the friendly match against Renaissance Zemamra and the training camp in Agadir, the player has now publicly accused the club president of lying.
At 17, Abdellah Ouazane has confirmed his intention to represent Morocco. After providing two assists for Ajax in front of Mohamed Ouahbi, the young midfielder now sees his dream of joining the Atlas Lions drawing closer.
At just 15, Akram Jadid has taken part in his first training session with AC Milan’s professional team. The young Moroccan striker, Italy’s U15 champion, is impressing the Lombardy club with his precocity and his efficiency in front of goal.
Couhaib Driouech’s transfer to the Glasgow Rangers had collapsed because of an injury deemed concerning by Scottish doctors. Nine days later, PSV Eindhoven have reached a new agreement for the Moroccan winger, who is expected at Celta Vigo.
Manchester City and Lille have reached an agreement that could be worth up to 100 million euros for Ayyoub Bouaddi. At just 18, the Lions of the Atlas midfielder is set to sign the most expensive transfer ever completed for a Moroccan player.
Hakim Ziyech’s salary has become one of the first pressing issues facing Wydad Casablanca’s new management. The Moroccan international, whose remuneration is estimated at between €80,000 and €100,000 per month according to several sports sources, represents a significant financial burden for a club that now wants to control its spending.