Hakim Ziyech Transfer from Chelsea to Galatasaray
Hakim Ziyech has transferred from Chelsea to Galatasaray.
Hakim Ziyech has been sold definitively to Galatasaray. The Moroccan international's purchase option was null, so no revenue was generated from this transfer.
Hakim Ziyech has been officially acquired by Galatasaray. The Moroccan international, aged 31, now belongs to the Turkish club after being bought from Chelsea, where he was on loan. Ziyech has signed a 1+1 contract: one season plus an optional additional season. For the first season, he will earn the same as for the second (if it is activated): 2,850,000 euros. The former Ajax midfielder was loaned to Galatasaray in an agreement supposedly valued at 3.6 million euros last August with the option to sign permanently on a free transfer if certain conditions were met, which they have been.
Hakim Ziyech has officially signed for one season, with an option for an additional year. He was previously on loan at Galatasaray last season, where he played 23 matches, scored eight goals, and made four assists. The club decided to make the transfer permanent after his successful loan spell. Galatasaray activated the purchase option, which became free due to certain clauses being met.
Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has completed a permanent transfer to Galatasaray. The 31-year-old joined the Super Lig side on a season-long loan last August and scored six league goals in 18 league appearances, producing three assists.
Hakim Ziyech has become a permanent player for Galatasaray after a loan spell from Chelsea. The transfer is free as the conditions of the free purchase option in the temporary transfer contract were met.
Hakim Ziyech joined Galatasaray on loan from Chelsea for the 2023/24 season with a view to making the deal permanent. There was confusion over whether this clause was optional or obligatory. Nevertheless, Ziyech's move to Turkey on a permanent basis has now been confirmed. Galatasaray's statement said the final transfer was made free of charge as the free purchase option conditions in the temporary transfer contract were met. Ziyech has left Chelsea on a free transfer but they stand to make money if Galatasaray sell him due to a sell-on clause in the deal.
Galatasaray has activated the free purchase option for Hakim Ziyech, making his transfer permanent. The Moroccan player has signed a 1+1 year contract.
Hakim Ziyech, who was one of the main architects of the championship last season, is expected to stay in the team. It was stated that unless an astronomical offer is made, the Moroccan footballer will not be sold. The experienced attacker is reportedly happy at Galatasaray.
Hakim Ziyech will not return to London, but will remain at Galatasaray, where he will transfer permanently. The obligation to purchase has been triggered and the English club has already communicated it to the Turkish club with a letter.
Hakim Ziyech, who was loaned to Galatasaray by Chelsea at the start of the season, has had a stellar performance, especially in recent games. There were rumors that Ziyech could transfer to Saudi Arabia next season. Al-Shabab, a Saudi Arabian team, had reportedly made a huge offer to Ziyech, offering him a net salary of 37.5 million euros for 2.5 years. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Ziyech will continue to play for Galatasaray in the 2024-2025 season. The agreement between Chelsea and Galatasaray has been approved. Chelsea has sent a letter to Galatasaray confirming the agreement. Ziyech, who has played 21 matches in all competitions with the Galatasaray jersey this season, has scored 8 goals and made 4 assists. According to Transfermarkt data, Ziyech's current market value is set at 9.5 million euros.
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