The journey of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech with the Turkish side Galatasaray appears to be reaching its conclusion, with various reports linking the player to a potential move in the upcoming winter transfer window.
Ziyech, dubbed the “Atlas Lion,” has attracted the attention of several clubs following his impressive performances in the early stages of the season in Anatolia.
Numerous media reports have linked Hakim Ziyech to the Italian club AS Roma, where coach Jose Mourinho is keen on acquiring the Moroccan star to bolster the midfield of the “Wolves of Rome.”
Sources suggest that Roma’s officials have prepared a financial offer reaching €8 million to secure Ziyech’s contract from the English club Chelsea.
It’s worth noting that Galatasaray holds the option to exercise their right to buy the player and retain him.
This development comes amid reports of Argentine forward Paulo Dybala’s desire to leave Roma during the upcoming winter transfer window, with Ziyech emerging as the most suitable option to fill the void.
Furthermore, Hakim Ziyech’s name has resurfaced in the transfer market of the Saudi Professional League, with several clubs expressing interest in acquiring the Moroccan player.
It’s noteworthy that Ziyech was close to signing with Saudi club Al-Nassr in the previous summer transfer window.
Hakim Ziyech is expected to feature prominently for the Moroccan national team in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Ivory Coast.
Coach Walid Regragui has included him in the official squad for the “Atlas Lions.”
As the transfer saga unfolds, football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting Ziyech’s next destination, with the possibility of a move to Serie A sparking considerable interest.
