Wydad want to part ways with him, Hakim Ziyech refuses to leave
As Wydad reportedly seek a way to part ways with Hakim Ziyech this summer in order to reduce their wage bill, the Moroccan player has no intention of leaving. At 33, he intends to honor the contract that still binds him to the club for one season.
Wydad’s management is currently exploring the possibility of parting ways with the former Chelsea player. The motivation would above all be financial. Ziyech’s contract provides for a monthly salary, unlike that of other players whose remuneration relies more heavily on annual signing bonuses.
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As for the player, his position is different. Ziyech wants to continue his adventure in Casablanca and see out his contract. He resumed preparations for the new season several weeks ago and, according to the same source, has shown seriousness and commitment during training sessions led by Paulo Sergio.
Supporters also want to see him stay
The prospect of his departure has sparked numerous reactions among Wydad supporters. On social media, several of them oppose a separation and believe that Ziyech can still contribute on the field to the team.
His statistics from the second half of the season support this argument: having joined on a free transfer at the beginning of the year after leaving Al-Duhail, the former Ajax player made 16 appearances for Wydad, scored nine goals and provided two assists.
Several supporters also highlight his media and commercial appeal, believing that his presence strengthens the club’s international exposure. His market value is still estimated at more than two million euros by Transfermarkt.
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The situation contrasts, finally, with the policy pursued in other transfer-market matters. Wydad have chosen to bring back several former key players, including Yahya Jabrane, Aymane El Hassouni and Yahya Attiat-Allah. At the same time, Ziyech’s future, despite being under contract and determined to stay, now appears uncertain.
