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Hakim Ziyech prepares to join Botafogo after ending Wydad AC contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Hakim Ziyech prepares to join Botafogo after ending Wydad AC contract

Summary

Former Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech is set to sign with Brazilian club Botafogo. The 33-year-old midfielder finalized his exit from Wydad AC after a short tenure that included nine goals in 16 appearances. Ziyech is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro this week to complete the move. His contract with the Brazilian side will run through the end of the 2028 season. This transition follows a period of international travel for the player, who previously competed for Galatasaray in Turkey and Al-Duhail in Qatar after leaving Chelsea. The move marks a shift to Série A for the Moroccan international.

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Key Details

•Hakim Ziyech cancelled his contract with Wydad AC.
•The 33-year-old scored nine goals in 16 matches for the Casablanca-based club.
•Ziyech will join Botafogo on a deal lasting until the end of 2028.
•Botafogo occupies 13th place in the Série A table.

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Former Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech is set to move to Brazilian football after cancelling his contract with Wydad AC.The Moroccan has played in three different countries since leaving Chelsea, playing...
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