Libyan offer gives Hakim Ziyech potential route out of Wydad dispute

Hakim Ziyech is considering his options after the dispute with Wydad intensified, with Libyan club Al-Ittihad making a financially attractive offer for the Morocco international.

Reports say Al-Ittihad have made Ziyech a target as the player looks for a way out of the uncertainty surrounding his future at Wydad. The Libyan club is prepared to move quickly in negotiations and has put forward important financial terms to persuade him to join.

However, no final decision has been taken over Ziyech’s next move, with discussions about his contractual position at Wydad still continuing.

The player’s relationship with the Moroccan club has deteriorated in recent weeks amid disagreements involving financial, sporting and disciplinary matters. The two sides have held several meetings in an attempt to resolve the situation, but those discussions have failed to bring their positions closer together.

Ziyech was left out of the squad for Wydad’s camp in Agadir by the coaching staff led by Portuguese manager Paulo Sergio. The player believes Wydad president Ibrahim Al-Assri was responsible for the decision because Ziyech refused to accept a reduction in his salary.

The disagreement became more public after Ziyech posted a message on social media accusing Al-Assri of lying.

Wydad want to bring the dispute to an end, while Ziyech remains determined to secure what he believes he is owed. According to the same report, the player could take the matter to world football governing body Fifa if an agreement cannot be reached.

The latest developments have left Ziyech’s continuation at Wydad uncertain, while the interest from Al-Ittihad provides a possible alternative. The Libyan club’s approach has emerged as the dispute with Wydad continues, but negotiations and the player’s contractual situation remain unresolved.

Ziyech joined Wydad’s discussions at a time when both parties were seeking a solution to their differences, but the failure of several meetings to produce an agreement has prolonged the uncertainty. His exclusion from the Agadir camp and the public exchange involving the club president have added to the tension.

For now, Al-Ittihad’s offer is the clearest reported opportunity for Ziyech to leave the situation behind, although the Moroccan forward’s future will depend on whether he and Wydad can settle their disagreement or whether the issue progresses to Fifa.