Amid the fading careers of many football stars, one name still shining bright is Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan talent has just made headlines by officially joining Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr, where he will now play alongside global icon Cristiano Ronaldo.
This deal was completed after many weeks of intense negotiations. Ziyech, who has just ended his contract with Galatasaray in Türkiye, has accepted an attractive offer from Al Nassr, the team that is becoming the new destination of many big stars recently.
With this agreement, Ziyech will become Ronaldo’s teammate at Al Nassr, where the Portuguese superstar is dominating the final days of his career. This deal is considered an important turning point in the career of Ziyech, who has had a stable performance recently.
Many experts say that wearing the Al Nassr shirt will be a new challenge for Ziyech. He will have to adapt to the playing style and football culture of Saudi Arabia, and also have to shoulder some of the pressure when accompanying a superstar like Ronaldo.
However, if successful, Ziyech can completely rediscover peak success in his career. At the age of 30, he still has a lot of potential to develop and assert himself. Playing with Ronaldo will also give him the opportunity to learn from one of the greatest players in football history.
For Al Nassr, recruiting Ziyech is considered a right step. They are building a superstar squad to bring Saudi Arabian football to a new level, and Ziyech is a player who fits this ambition.
Besides owning Ronaldo, Al Nassr is also continuously adding other top stars such as Seko Fofana, Sadio Mané or Marcelo Brozović. With Ziyech’s presence, this team will become a strong candidate for the Saudi Arabian National Championship championship next season.
Ziyech’s decision also reflects a general trend taking place in modern football. Many big stars are choosing new destinations in the Middle East, where they have abundant financial resources and are ambitious to change the global football picture. Ziyech is just one of the newest names in this wave.