Overview
- Botafogo confirmed on Thursday that Ziyech passed medicals and signed a permanent deal running until the end of 2028.
- The move followed a mutual termination of Ziyech's contract with Wydad, which cleared the way for a free transfer to Brazil.
- Ziyech arrived in Rio de Janeiro and was met by football director Léo Coelho and dozens of club supporters outside Galeão airport.
- The 33-year-old midfielder won the Champions League and Club World Cup with Chelsea and was a starter for Morocco at the 2022 World Cup.
- Botafogo expect the signing to boost the team on the field and raise the club's profile as Ziyech integrates with players such as Alex Telles, Allan and Danilo.