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Wydad Casablanca player contract and transfer issues

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Wydad Casablanca has officially announced the mutual termination of Hakim Ziyech’s contract, ending a period of tension involving financial disagreements and disciplinary disputes. In an emotional statement, the club thanked the Moroccan international, noting that despite his tenure being shorter than expected, he remains part of the “Wydad family.” The separation follows reported tensions between the 33-year-old player and club president Ibrahim El Asri, involving disputes over salary reductions and Ziyech being sidelined from training and matches. Following his departure, ~~Ziyech’s potential transfer~~ Ziyech has become a free agent, allowing him to finalize a move to the Brazilian club Botafogo ~~has progressed despite previous uncertainty.~~ without a transfer fee. While negotiations had previously hit a setback due to the player's concerns regarding the quality of playing surfaces in ~~Brazil, a deal~~ Brazil—a concern reportedly raised during discussions with compatriot Zakaria Labyad—an agreement is ~~moving forward.~~ nearing completion. Botafogo is reportedly offering a contract ~~lasting until December 2028,~~ for approximately two seasons to bolster its squad, which currently sits in 13th place in the Brazilian league, aiming to leverage Ziyech’s experience at top European clubs like Ajax and ~~Chelsea to strengthen their squad.~~ Chelsea.

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