Botafogo managed to resolve player Hakim Ziyech's concerns regarding the quality of the pitch at Nilton Santos Stadium, which had caused the Moroccan midfielder to step back from the decision to proceed with the transfer. The Rio de Janeiro club found a solution to the problem that had worried the Moroccan football star.
Ziyech, 31, will now indeed be a Botafogo signing. The player had taken a step back in the negotiation, but the parties reached an understanding and the forward is expected shortly in Brazil to sign a contract with the club.
Botafogo sees this signing as a significant boost to their attack. Ziyech is considered a star of international football, with significant experience both at club level and with the Moroccan national team.
With the grass issue resolved, the path was cleared for the transfer to be completed. The player is expected to arrive in Brazil in the coming days to complete legal and medical procedures before officially formalizing his link with the Rio de Janeiro club.
