Hakim Ziyech Transfermarkt (2024)

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Can Ziyech speak Arabic? ›

Ziyech excelled as Morocco advanced to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, scoring a goal and providing an assist. Ziyech speaks Dutch and English. He is not fluent in Darija; for this reason he addresses Moroccan fans and journalists in English.

The 31-year-old former Chelsea midfielder made a loan move to Galatasaray in a deal reportedly worth 3.6 million euros ($3.86 million) last year in August with the option to sign permanently on a free transfer if certain conditions were met. Morocco's Hakim Ziyech in action during a match.

Hakim Ziyech has completed a permanent transfer to Galatasaray. Ziyech initially joined the Turkish giants on loan last summer but has now departed Chelsea on a permanent basis. The 31-year-old signed for Chelsea from Ajax in the summer of 2020 and went on to make 107 appearances.

Hakim Ziyech is expected to be paid a net seasonal wage of 2.85 million euros ($3.05 million) for the 2024-2025 season, Galatasaray says. Galatasaray have signed Morocco international Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea on a free transfer, the Turkish Super League champions said in a statement.

Why does Hakim Ziyech not play for Morocco? Ziyech retired from international duty following a dispute with Morocco head coach Vahid Halilhodzic, who criticised the winger's attitude and accused him of feigning injury.

Hakim Ziyech (Morocco / Netherlands)

Another hero of Morocco's 2022 World Cup campaign, Ziyech was born in Dronten, Netherlands and spent the majority of his career to date in Dutch football. Both his parents are Moroccan having emigrated to the Netherlands in the 1960s.

The Ajax fans nicknamed Ziyech "The Wizard", for the magic he displayed on the pitch. Often this was a quick goal that seemingly came out of nowhere, or the way he would catch the opposition out and create an opportunity for his team.

Hakim Ziyech 'to leave Chelsea permanently as Galatasaray want to sign Moroccan winger after a productive loan spell'

Chelsea have thanked Hakim Ziyech for almost four years of service after he completed a permanent move to Galatasaray. Ziyech, 31, played for the Turkish club on loan last season but has now made a full-time switch.

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Hakim Ziyech / Weight

Does Ziyech donate his money? ›

Hakim Ziyech has captured the hearts of all in Morocco. The Atlas Lions winger reportedly donated all of his 2022 World Cup bonus earnings to the poor in his country following a historical run to the semifinals before falling to France 2-0.

Galatasaray complete permanent signing of Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech on a free transfer after loan spell last season. Galatasaray have completed the signing of Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech on a free transfer.

Ziyech was Chelsea's first signing following the end of their transfer ban in 2020 - at £33m from Ajax.

With a linguistic repertoire that already spans four languages, Ronaldo's foray into Arabic further exemplifies his dedication to cultural integration.

Elsewhere, Mateo Kovacic can speak give languages: Croatian, Spanish, German, Italian and English. Four Chelsea players speak three languages fluently: Marcos Alonso, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva and Jorginho. While nine of Chelsea's 25-man Champions League squad speak just the one language.

Ajax duo Mazraoui and Ziyech were fasting during Champions League tie - Islam and Muslims - Quora. A space for people to freely discuss about issues of Muslims in the world. Both Ziyech and Mazraoui were observing Ramadan and could not eat before sunset.