HAKIM ZIYECH has agreed a free transfer to Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca after five months as a free agent.
The former Chelsea star represents the Morocco national team after switching international allegiance from his birthplace the Netherlands, who he represented in the under-20s and 21s.
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Hakim Ziyech won the Champions League with ChelseaCredit: Getty
He’s set to return to his home nation after agreeing a free transfer deal with Wydad CasablancaCredit: Getty
The midfielder arrived at Stamford Bridge for the 2020/21 season from Dutch side Ajax for £40million.
In his first two seasons he won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
Ziyech, known as “the wizard”, suffered from a dip in form in his last season before moving to Turkish side Galatasaray.
Galatasaray terminated his contract in January 2025 by mutual agreement after he made just 23 appearances for the club.
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Ziyech then moved to Qatar and joined Al-Duhail. He made nine appearances for the club and scored one goal before his contract was terminated after just four months.
The 32-year-old spent five months as a free agent and had been approached by Serie A clubs Bologna and Fiorentina.
Sevilla were also reportedly interested in signing him.
But according to a post by Fabrizio Romano on X, he has agreed to a deal with Wydad Casablanca.
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Casablanca are second in the Botola Pro league, the top tier of the Moroccan football league system.
They sit just one point behind leaders Maghreb of Fez, with a game in hand.
Fans took to social media to share their reaction.
One X user said: “This is crazy man. How did the wizard end up here.”
Another said: “What a downfall.”
A third said: “The end of his career.”
One fan seemed happy on the move saying: “Amazing news! Hakim Ziyech returning to Morocco with Wydad Casablanca is a dream move. A fresh start for the talented star after Chelsea. Excited to see him shine.”
