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Hakim Ziyech Nears New Brazilian League Move With Botafogo

From Télégraphe · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Morocco international Hakim Ziyech is nearing a free transfer to Brazilian club Botafogo after leaving Wydad Athletic Club.
  • Ziyech played 16 matches for Wydad last season, scoring nine goals and providing two assists.
  • Reports say he could sign a contract running through December 2028 as Botafogo seek to strengthen their squad.

Hakim Ziyech is closing in on a new chapter in Brazilian football, with Botafogo reportedly reaching an agreement to sign the Moroccan international on a free transfer.

The move follows the end of his spell with Wydad Athletic Club. Ziyech played 16 matches for the Moroccan side last season, scoring nine goals and supplying two assists.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Botafogo’s management had agreed terms with the 33-year-old. Brazilian media reports say the expected contract would run until December 2028.

Ziyech is expected to arrive in Brazil on Tuesday to complete the formalities and sign the contract. Botafogo are seeking to reinforce their squad after a decline in results. The club currently sits 13th in the domestic league and was eliminated early from the Copa Sudamericana.

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Originally published by Télégraphe in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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