According to ESPN, Botafogo has made significant progress in negotiations to sign H. Ziyech. The Moroccan player, who won the FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea, has agreed to terminate his contract with Wydad Casablanca early, becoming a free agent and removing the main obstacle to his transfer to Botafogo.

On Sunday local time, Wydad Casablanca announced on social media that the club and H. Ziyech had mutually agreed to terminate his contract. Their original contract was set to expire in June 2027.

Earlier, ESPN reported that negotiations between Botafogo and H. Ziyech had reached an advanced stage, but the deal faced some obstacles. Although H. Ziyech and his team were willing to continue negotiations, he had been reluctant to join Botafogo due to personal factors and concerns about the quality of pitches in Brazilian football.

However, recent developments indicate that Botafogo has successfully broken through in negotiations. With his contract with Wydad terminated, H. Ziyech is now free to complete his move to Botafogo. Botafogo hopes to sign him to a contract through the end of 2028.

Reports suggest that H. Ziyech's salary after the transfer will be relatively modest by Brazilian football standards. Botafogo views this deal as offering excellent value for money.

From a competitive standpoint, the club also believes H. Ziyech is an ideal fit for their current squad needs. Botafogo currently lacks an experienced left-footed attacking midfielder, and H. Ziyech not only possesses these qualities but also has strong abilities in set pieces.

Additionally, Botafogo believes that a player like H. Ziyech, with extensive experience in top European competitions, can also help develop the club's young first-team players. The club initiated this deal following a recommendation from the scouting department and considers signing H. Ziyech a worthwhile market opportunity.

H. Ziyech, 33, has played for clubs including Heerenveen, Twente, Ajax, Chelsea, Galatasaray, and Al-Duhail. Now, following the early termination of his contract with Wydad Casablanca, Botafogo is one step closer to completing this signing.

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