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Fakayejo Paul
Botafogo have officially finalized an agreement to sign 33-year-old Moroccan international playmaker Hakim Ziyech on a free transfer.
The former Ajax and Chelsea star arrives in Rio de Janeiro today, Tuesday, September 8, to complete his medical examinations and sign a contract valid through December 2028.
Deal Dynamics & Career Step
- Free Agent Status:Ziyech becomes available without a transfer fee after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca.
- Twist Resolved: Talks briefly hit a bump over logistical details late Sunday evening, but Botafogo successfully resolved all outstanding points to get the green light.
- New Continent:The move marks Ziyech’s first venture into South American football following previous stints with Heerenveen, Twente, Ajax, Chelsea, Galatasaray, Al-Duhail, and Wydad.
- Iconic Legacy:Ziyech follows in the footsteps of foreign stars like Clarence Seedorf, Keisuke Honda, and Salomon Kalou in wearing Botafogo’s colors.