Stade Rennais passed the second for Hakim Ziyech. The French club has started to recruit the Galatasaray player during the next winter transfer window.
According to Turkish media, Rennes officials recently contacted Ziyech’s agent in order to prepare an official offer to secure the services of the Atlas Lion, who is going through a difficult period with Galatasaray.
The same sources reveal that Ziyech would be in favor of a new adventure in Ligue 1, although he also received an offer from the American championship. The Moroccan player hopes to leave Galatasaray at the start of the winter transfer window.
Furthermore, reports indicate that Argentinian coach Jorge Sampaoli, currently in charge of Rennes, is putting pressure on the club’s management to complete this transfer. Serious negotiations have already taken place between the two parties.
Ziyech has had very little playing time recently with Galatasaray. In his last Europa League match against Malmö, he only came on in the 87th minute. A situation which weighs heavily on the morale of the Moroccan international.
Aged 31, Ziyech has only played five games this season in the Turkish league with Galatasaray, providing just one assist. He was not called up with the Moroccan national team during the last meetings, a decision taken by coach Walid Regragui.
As a reminder, the former Chelsea man joined Galatasaray on loan in the summer of 2023 from Chelsea, before the Turkish club permanently purchased his contract. His commitment with Galatasaray runs until June 30, 2025.
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