Ziyech-Botafogo Move In Doubt After Conflicting Media Reports

Overview

• Wydad Casablanca confirmed Ziyech is no longer at the club, making the 33-year-old Moroccan available for a move.
• Brazilian outlets including Record, citing Globo Esporte, say Ziyech bought plane tickets and recorded a presentation video before reversing course after talks with compatriots about pitch quality and injury risk.
• CartaCapital, citing reporter Venê Casagrande, reports Botafogo has a verbal agreement and that Ziyech was expected to travel to Brazil to sign a two-year contract.
• Neither Botafogo nor Ziyech have publicly confirmed a signed contract or completed medical, leaving the transfer unresolved and disputed in public reports.
• Ziyech brings World Cup and top-club experience and recent strong form, and his reported concerns about Brazilian pitches underline a practical risk factor that could shape moves by older players to Brazil.