"Former Chelsea Star Hakim Ziyech, 33, Makes Surprise Transfer After Two Years in Qatari and Moroccan Leagues"

CHELSEA flop Hakim Ziyech has found himself a new club in Brazil, following a difficult few years.

has just left Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca as a free agent, and played for Al-Duhail SC in Qatar and before that.

He left Chelsea in 2023 after a torrid three years at the club. According to Fabrizio Romano , he is in his way to Brazilian side Botafogo.

The Moroccan, now 33, is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Brazilian Serie A side.

Former Manchester United star Alex Telles and ex-Everton midfielder Allan both currently play for Botafogo.

Ziyech joined in 2020 after establishing himself as one of the best right-wingers in the world at .

He never really managed to get going during his time in London, but did win the Champions League with the club in 2021.

The 33-year-old only lasted a year with Wydad, but was well received in his home country where he is widely regarded as one of their best players of all time.

Despite it being only a brief stint, Ziyech did manage nine goals in 16 games.

Botafogo could definitely use some of the Moroccan’s quality, with the team currently 13th in the league.

Fixtures Results Table

Saturday 12 September

Bournemouth

15:00

EPL

Brentford

Villa

15:00

EPL

Forest

Chelsea

15:00

EPL

Hull

Palace

15:00

EPL

Ipswich

Liverpool

15:00

EPL

Fulham

Spurs

17:30

EPL

Everton

Sunderland

20:00

EPL

Arsenal

Sunday 6 September

Saturday 5 September

English Premier League Pld Pts GD W D L Form

1

3

9

5

3

0

0

2

3

9

5

3

0

0

3

3

7

3

2

1

0

4

3

6

1

2

0

1

5

3

5

3

1

2

0

6

3

5

2

1

2

0

7

3

5

2

1

2

0

8

3

5

2

1

2

0

The transfer was delayed after Ziyech reportedly expressed concerns over the quality of football pitches in Brazil.

This could well be the final chapter in what has been an illustrious and varied career for the winger.