The transfer deal of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech to the Spanish club Elche is still stagnant, despite the end of the summer transfer window for the 2025-2026 football season, due to some outstanding details that prevented the official announcement.

Elche had entered advanced negotiations with the Moroccan playmaker to strengthen the attacking midfield, but the club's management faced difficulties primarily related to the player's financial demands, in addition to concerns about his physical readiness after missing the summer preparation period with any club.

According to the website "fichajes", negotiations between the two parties reached a sensitive stage, where most points of contention were overcome, and the Spanish club is just days away from completing the deal, provided that a final agreement is reached regarding salary details and some financial clauses.

The same source confirmed that negotiations have not stopped but are moving towards a near breakthrough, given the mutual desire between Ziyech and Elche's management to complete the transfer, amidst an atmosphere of optimism from both sides.

Hakim Ziyech's arrival is expected to be a qualitative addition to the Spanish team if the deal is finalized, providing them with the attacking strength and European experience they desperately need during the current season.