The Growing Tensions Between Hakim Ziyech and Wydad Casablanca

The conflict between Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech and the management of Wydad Casablanca has taken a significant turn. Excluded from the group that traveled to Agadir for training, Ziyech visited the Mohamed Benjelloun complex on Tuesday accompanied by a judicial officer to officially document the conditions of his individual training sessions. While the rest of the team is preparing for the upcoming season in Agadir, Ziyech remains in Casablanca following a separate training program communicated by the club, which was supposed to be conducted under the supervision of a fitness coach. However, reports indicate that no coaching staff members were present during Ziyech’s training on Tuesday, prompting him to involve a judicial officer to compile a report on the situation. This document may serve as evidence should there be any future legal proceedings.

Underlying Issues: Salary Dispute and Contractual Obligations

This incident is part of a broader escalation that began several days ago. The situation first came to light during a friendly match against RCAZ, where Ziyech, despite being dressed and ready to warm up, was ultimately removed from the match roster at the direction of club president Ibrahim El Assri, as reported by his coach, Paulo Sérgio Brito. Following his exclusion from the Agadir training camp a few days later, Ziyech took to social media to publicly express his frustration, directly addressing the club president.

At the heart of this dispute lies a contentious issue concerning salary. The new management is reportedly seeking to reduce the player’s wages as part of a restructuring of the club’s salary budget, while Ziyech is determined to uphold the terms of his original contract until its expiration. With less than three weeks remaining before the start of the Botola Pro, scheduled for September 24, the Ziyech matter has escalated from a discreet contractual disagreement to a public showdown that is now formally documented.

As reported by radiomars.ma.