Hakim Ziyech departs from Wydad after a brief stint in Casablanca

Sunday 06 September 2026 - 13:45

Hakim Ziyech's journey at Wydad Casablanca comes to an unexpected end. The Casablanca club announced on Sunday the amicable termination of the contract with the Moroccan international, thus concluding a collaboration that began less than a year ago.

Arriving with high expectations surrounding his return to Moroccan football, the attacking midfielder ultimately leaves Wydad after a short-lived experience. The separation comes by mutual agreement between the two parties, without either detailing the precise reasons for this decision.

Wydad officially announces the separation

In a message posted on its social media, Wydad confirmed the conclusion of an agreement with the player to end their engagement. The club also took the time to pay tribute to Ziyech's time in their colors.

The Casablanca team adopted a particularly warm tone to announce this departure, emphasizing that the duration of a collaboration does not necessarily measure its importance. Wydad assured that the Moroccan international would remain linked to the club's "family" and wished him well for the continuation of his career.

A Casablanca chapter that ends quickly

Ziyech's departure marks a turning point in a journey that had generated significant interest upon his arrival. After playing for several major European clubs, including Ajax Amsterdam and Chelsea, the Moroccan player had chosen to continue his career at Wydad.

His time in Casablanca turned out to be quite brief. This amicable termination now opens a new chapter in the player's career, while his sporting future remains to be determined.

For Wydad, this separation also represents an important change in the composition of its squad. The club will now have to continue its season without one of the players whose arrival had marked its recent news.

A future now in limbo

At this stage, no official indication has been communicated regarding Hakim Ziyech's next destination. The end of his contract with Wydad now allows him to consider a new direction for the continuation of his career.

This swift rupture primarily ends a highly followed sequence in Moroccan football: that of a return of an internationally experienced player to one of the most popular clubs in the country.