Ziyech surprised by Wydad's decision and faces uncertain future

Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech is surprised by the way Wydad Casablanca's management has dealt with his situation, after he intended to continue his journey with the red team during the upcoming football season, only to find himself out of the club's plans during the preparatory period.

Hakim Ziyech was involved normally in Wydad Casablanca's preparations, with no clear signs of a dispute between the parties, before his situation changed suddenly after being excluded from the friendly match against Renaissance Zemamra.

The situation did not stop there, as the player was also absent from the squad that headed to Agadir for the pre-season camp, a decision made by the new club president Ibrahim Al-Asri, which surprised Ziyech, especially since he believed that his continuation within the group was a settled matter.

Hakim Ziyech has finally spoken out after a period of silence.

These developments have caused tension between the player and the management of Wydad Casablanca, especially after Ziyech decided to break his silence through his Instagram account, where he directed direct criticisms at the club's president, Ibrahim Al-Asri.

This coincides with the continued ambiguity surrounding the party that made the decision to exclude the player, amid differing accounts circulating about the reasons for his removal from the squad and not taking him to the training camp.

Hakim Ziyech's situation at the Mohammed Benjelloun complex has taken a more complex turn as he has enlisted a judicial commissioner to document his status after being informed to remain in Casablanca and continue training individually. This has shifted the dispute from a sporting context to one with legal implications.

This crisis comes at a time when the management of Wydad Casablanca is working to reorganize the financial situation of a player, particularly regarding his salary, as part of its efforts to reconsider some financial commitments related to player contracts.

In contrast, the circulating information indicates that Hakim Ziyech was unwilling to amend the terms agreed upon in his contract, which contributed to complicating negotiations between the parties and heightened the dispute in recent days.

As tensions escalate between Hakim Ziyech and Wydad Casablanca's management, some figures associated with the club have intervened to bridge differences and seek to arrange a meeting between the player and club president Ibrahim El Assri.

These efforts aim to reach a solution that satisfies both parties and to end the dispute before it develops into an official conflict, especially given the desire of various parties to avoid repercussions that could affect the future of the player and the club.

Hakim Ziyech's future with Wydad Casablanca remains uncertain for now, as mediation attempts and upcoming meetings are awaited. According to available information, the player was preparing to continue his experience with the red team before circumstances changed unexpectedly in recent days.