11th September 2026 – (Rio de Janeiro) Botafogo have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech on a free transfer after he parted ways with Morocco’s Wydad AC. The 33‑year‑old agreed a contract running until December 2028 following a medical completed in Rio de Janeiro, with the club lauding the capture of the Morocco international in a social media announcement.
Born in the Netherlands and representing Morocco through parentage, Ziyech has scored 25 goals in 64 international appearances and featured in the Atlas Lions’ historic run to the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His club career includes spells at Ajax, Twente, Galatasaray and Chelsea, in addition to his recent stint with Wydad AC, and he is expected to add creativity and experience to Botafogo’s push on domestic and continental fronts.