News indicates that Hakim Ziyech has signed with Wydad! | OneFootball

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After many news reports talking about the same topic, it seems that the return of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech to the African continent is indeed imminent. With Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca.

In a move that defied the prevailing expectations, Hakim Ziyech has penned a deal with the Casablanca giants, marking a dramatic homecoming.

This decision comes as a surprise, especially after CFR Cluj had emerged as the apparent frontrunner. The Romanian club had entered the picture following their acquisition of Kurt Zouma and seemed poised to secure the former Chelsea winger. However, Ziyech's heart ultimately guided him back to his roots, choosing the familiar terrain of Morocco over the European prospect.

The 32-year-old playmaker, now a free agent following his stint with Qatar's Al Duhail, has now committed his immediate future to Wydad. The agreement, finalized in the past hours, secures his services for one season, with the potential for an additional year.

What ultimately swayed the Dronten-born star to sign with the Red Giants was a compelling blend of persuasion and vision. Influential voices within Moroccan football are understood to have played a pivotal role, coupled with the presentation of a ambitious sporting project that proved irresistible to the midfielder.