Botafogo insists on Hakim Ziyech after becoming a free agent

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Botafogo is sticking to its commitment to Hakim Ziyech, a 33-year-old Moroccan winger who has just terminated his contract with Wydad Casablanca by mutual agreement. The player is free and can sign without a transfer fee, although the deal was put on hold in the last few hours due to his doubts about playing in Brazil.

The situation took a turn on September 6 when Wydad officially confirmed Ziyech's departure. The agreement marks the end of a stint of less than a year in Morocco and clears the way for the player to negotiate directly with any club.

Botafogo remains in the mix

Botafogo had already reached an agreement with the player before the doubts arose. Ziyech even recorded a presentation video wearing the Brazilian team's jersey and was planning to travel to Rio de Janeiro this Sunday.

The move stalled after the player received negative feedback about the quality of some playing fields in Brazil. This factor led the Moroccan to reconsider an operation that, in terms of contracts, was quite advanced.

However, the Rio club has not abandoned the negotiation. The sports management team is in contact with the player's camp and believes there is still room to persuade him while he remains unattached to a team.

Being a free agent simplifies a significant part of the process. There is no owning club to negotiate a transfer with, so the talks focus on salary, contract duration, and sporting conditions.

Hakim Ziyech leaves Wydad after a short spell

Hakim Ziyech joined Wydad in October 2025 and stayed for less than a season. During that time, he played 16 games, scored 9 goals, and assisted 2 times, although several injuries affected his continuity.

His departure came after weeks of internal tension. Various reports in Morocco pointed to disagreements with the club's management and issues in handling his physical condition, although Wydad did not publicly disclose those reasons when announcing the termination.

The Casablanca spell followed stints at Ajax, Chelsea, Galatasaray, and Al Duhail. Ziyech has experience in the Champions League, Premier League, and international competitions with Morocco, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup.

For Botafogo, his signing would mean adding a new offensive option without the need for federative rights expenditure. The main obstacle is no longer between clubs financially, but convincing the player to accept the Brazilian football conditions.

The next move will depend directly on Ziyech. Botafogo is still eager to close the deal and keeps the negotiations open, but the player must decide whether to resume the previously outlined agreement or prioritize other options now that he is officially free.

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