According to Turkish media outlet Fanatik, AZ and Hakim Ziyech are approaching each other for a potential transfer. Ziyech, who is in conflict with Galatasaray, is highly likely to seek a new challenge in the winter. Ziyech was quoted earlier this week by journalist Haluk Yürekli saying, 'Galatasaray is over for me. I don't want to play here anymore. I'm leaving in January.' It is expected that Ziyech and AZ will soon enter discussions.

Hakim Ziyech, who has fallen out with Galatasaray's coach Okan Buruk, is expected to leave the club. Ziyech was previously on loan from Chelsea and was acquired by Galatasaray without a transfer fee. He is not in the club's plans for 2025. Ziyech is expected to have discussions with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, while Benfica has also shown interest in the player. Galatasaray is willing to facilitate the transfer process, irrespective of Ziyech's choice between the interested clubs.