Officially in the Netherlands for rehabilitation, Hakim Ziyech has left Morocco and Wydad Casablanca. A medical decision that comes at a sensitive time and sparks debate.
The return of Hakim Ziyech to the Netherlands has quickly drawn attention. Having joined Wydad Casablanca just months ago, the 33-year-old attacking midfielder temporarily left Morocco to undergo a structured rehabilitation program with Dutch specialists. While medically justified, the move inevitably sparked speculation given his strong ties to the country where he developed and rose to prominence, particularly with Ajax Amsterdam. In modern football, even routine decisions rarely escape scrutiny.
The timing of this departure adds another layer of intrigue. Wydad Casablanca are currently facing a challenging period and had placed significant expectations on Ziyech as both a leader and a game-changer. His absence raises concerns about how long he will be sidelined and what level he will return at. After spells with Chelsea FC, Galatasaray, and experiences elsewhere, Ziyech is now at a crucial stage of his career. His trip to the Netherlands may be purely about recovery—but it also leaves open questions about the future of his Moroccan chapter.