Galatasaray are considering terminating Hakim Ziyech's loan deal from Chelsea following the Moroccan's herculean spell in Turkey.
Ziyech joined the Turkish Super Lig side on loan on August 19, 2023, and he has spent about five months with the club.
Hakim Ziyech was hoping that positive fortunes would dawn on him at Galatasaray, but he has battled with persistent injury issues.
The 30-year-old has struggled to reach the level expected of him in recent years, which has seen him find consistent playing time difficult to come by.
Ziyech joined Chelsea from Ajax on July 1, 2020, for a fee of €40 million, and he made 107 appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing 13 assists before he was loaned to the Istanbul club.
Hakim Ziyech has made 14 appearances for Galatasaray, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists in all competitions.
Turkish media outlet NTV Sport branded his display so far as “ineffective” and not up to the required expectations.
The Morocco international has missed about 9 games this campaign due to injury, as he has problems with his foot.
It has now been claimed that Galatasaray are ready to put an end to Ziyech's loan deal abruptly.
Meanwhile, Hakim Ziyech's primary concern will now shift to the African Cup of Nations after he was included in Morocco's 27-man team for the tournament.
Ziyech couldn't stake a starting shirt at Chelsea under former managers - Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, with present Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino also not assuring the Moroccan of playing time.
In January 2023, Hakim Ziyech was heartbroken after a loan move to Paris Saint Germain couldn't materialize on the deadline day, after Chelsea apparently submitted the wrong documents.
During the summer transfer window of 2023, the 30-year-old also had his sights on joining Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, but the deal also couldn't come to fruition due to a knee problem detected during his medical.
Hakim Ziyech's time at Galatasaray started on a good note, but it is unfortunate how quickly things have turned south for the winger.
If Ziyech returns to Chelsea, consistent playing time also isn't guaranteed for him, as he would have to battle a litany of wingers at the club for a starting shirt.
A highlight of Hakim Ziyech's start to the campaign was his netting a brace of free-kicks against Manchester United in front of the beaming Galatasaray supporters.
He has represented several clubs in his career, including; SC Heerenveen and Twente Enschede FC.
The 30-year-old was amongst the squad of Morocco that made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-final of the tournament.
Internationally, Ziyech has made 55 appearances for Morocco, scoring 21 goals and providing 11 assists thus far.
Ziyech joined the Turkish Super Lig side on loan on August 19, 2023, and he has spent about five months with the club.
Hakim Ziyech was hoping that positive fortunes would dawn on him at Galatasaray, but he has battled with persistent injury issues.
The 30-year-old has struggled to reach the level expected of him in recent years, which has seen him find consistent playing time difficult to come by.
Ziyech joined Chelsea from Ajax on July 1, 2020, for a fee of €40 million, and he made 107 appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing 13 assists before he was loaned to the Istanbul club.
Hakim Ziyech has made 14 appearances for Galatasaray, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists in all competitions.
Turkish media outlet NTV Sport branded his display so far as “ineffective” and not up to the required expectations.
The Morocco international has missed about 9 games this campaign due to injury, as he has problems with his foot.
It has now been claimed that Galatasaray are ready to put an end to Ziyech's loan deal abruptly.
Meanwhile, Hakim Ziyech's primary concern will now shift to the African Cup of Nations after he was included in Morocco's 27-man team for the tournament.
Ziyech couldn't stake a starting shirt at Chelsea under former managers - Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, with present Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino also not assuring the Moroccan of playing time.
In January 2023, Hakim Ziyech was heartbroken after a loan move to Paris Saint Germain couldn't materialize on the deadline day, after Chelsea apparently submitted the wrong documents.
During the summer transfer window of 2023, the 30-year-old also had his sights on joining Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, but the deal also couldn't come to fruition due to a knee problem detected during his medical.
Hakim Ziyech's time at Galatasaray started on a good note, but it is unfortunate how quickly things have turned south for the winger.
If Ziyech returns to Chelsea, consistent playing time also isn't guaranteed for him, as he would have to battle a litany of wingers at the club for a starting shirt.
A highlight of Hakim Ziyech's start to the campaign was his netting a brace of free-kicks against Manchester United in front of the beaming Galatasaray supporters.
He has represented several clubs in his career, including; SC Heerenveen and Twente Enschede FC.
The 30-year-old was amongst the squad of Morocco that made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-final of the tournament.
Internationally, Ziyech has made 55 appearances for Morocco, scoring 21 goals and providing 11 assists thus far.