Hakim Ziyech set to join Sevilla in surprise return to Europe

Hakim Ziyech is set for a fresh start in Spain after Sevilla reached a preliminary agreement with the Moroccan international.

The winger, without a club since leaving Al Duhail last season, now stands on the brink of returning to European football with a free transfer move.

Reports from vamosmisevillafc, a site close to the Andalusian club, reveal that Sevilla view Ziyech as a surprise signing after the official transfer window closed. La Liga rules allow free agents to join, giving the 32-year-old a lifeline to revive his career and potentially secure a place again with Morocco’s national team.

An initial one-year deal is on the table, with the option of another season depending on form. Sevilla must first open a squad slot, with goalkeeper Alvaro Fernandez likely to depart to clear the way.

The Moroccan star has endured a tough spell following stints at Galatasaray and Al Duhail, where inconsistency cost him both confidence and international selection. Sevilla’s offer could give him the platform to rediscover the flair he once dazzled Europe with at Ajax.