Wydad Casablanca Faces Salary Dilemma with Hakim Ziyech
The newly elected administration of Wydad Casablanca is immediately confronted with a significant challenge: the salary of Hakim Ziyech. Following the recent transition of leadership away from Hicham Aït Menna, president Ibrahim El Asri is tasked with addressing a complex issue that could impact the club's financial stability and team dynamics.
El Asri is determined to reshape a squad that underperformed last season, finishing fifth out of sixteen in the Botola league. In an effort to manage the club's payroll effectively, reports from various Moroccan media outlets suggest that the president is contemplating the termination of Ziyech's contract, which is viewed as a substantial financial burden on the club's budget.
As the highest-paid player on the team, Ziyech reportedly earns around €80,000 per month, a figure that not only makes him the top earner in the club's history but also within the entire Moroccan league. This financial commitment raises concerns for a club looking to rebuild and balance its financial books.
Ziyech's Position and Future with the Club
Despite the club's efforts to reduce his salary, the 33-year-old forward is unwilling to renegotiate his contract, which runs until June 2027. Ziyech continues to participate in training and team activities without any intention of engaging in a contentious standoff over his salary. His unwillingness to budge on contract terms presents a dilemma for the new management, which is keen on restructuring the team.
This situation is further complicated by the opinions of former players like Yahya Jabrane, Aymane El Hassouni, and Yahya Attiat-Allah, who have expressed their bewilderment at the management's approach to Ziyech's contract. Since joining the club in October 2025, Ziyech has had a commendable first season, scoring nine goals and providing two assists in just 16 matches, despite initial setbacks due to administrative hurdles and injuries.
As reported by afrik-foot.com.
