By Galatasaray Extends Hakim Ziyech’s Contract Amid High Hopes for Upcoming Season
Istanbul, Turkey – Just a few weeks ago, Galatasaray made headlines by securing the permanent transfer of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea. This move was highly anticipated, especially considering the strong interest from other clubs, including those in Saudi Arabia.
Ziyech, who currently captains the Moroccan national team with 62 caps and 23 goals, impressed during his loan spell at Galatasaray. Despite injury setbacks, he managed to score 8 goals and provide 4 assists in 23 matches.
“I Will Be Better This Year”
With eyes set on the 2024-2025 season, the 31-year-old left-footer expressed his ambition to improve his performance. “Honestly, I am very excited for the new season. What matters is not what people say, but what I do. I try to enjoy each day and do my best,” Ziyech stated in an interview with Milliyet.
During the interview, Ziyech also reflected on his first year with the club. “It was a season with ups and downs. I arrived injured, then recovered, but my muscle injury reoccurred. I also got injured at the Africa Cup of Nations. Despite these challenges, the season ended well. I have no problems now and am improving every day. I believe I will be better this year,” he added.
Known for his technical prowess, Ziyech has earned the nickname “magician” from fans, dating back to his days at Ajax. Humbly, he addressed the nickname saying, “I play my game and try to make the fans happy. It’s a nice nickname, but it can change in an instant!”
Exclusive Interview Highlights
In an exclusive interview, Ziyech was asked about the differences between Galatasaray and their arch-rivals Fenerbahçe. He confidently replied, “We are a bigger club and have higher quality players.”
The Moroccan star’s optimistic outlook and commitment to improvement set high expectations for both fans and the club as they head into the new season.
For further insights and detailed interview excerpts, you can follow the original tweet from journalist Nevzat Dindar.
“Galatasaray’ın Faslı yıldızı Hakim Ziyech ile röportaj yaptık.. — Nevzat Dindar (@nevzatdindar) July 14, 2024
Stay tuned as Galatasaray prepares for a promising season with their Moroccan “magician” ready to cast his spell on the pitch.
