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The 31-year-old has reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with his time at the Turkish club.
Moroccan international striker Hakim Ziyech has declared his intention to leave Galatasaray in the January transfer window.
The 31-year-old has reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with his time at the Turkish club, with Benfica now emerging as a potential destination.
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Ziyech's blunt assessment of his situation was revealed by the Turkish program Spor Gecesi, which reported that he made the comments while travelling from Istanbul to Amsterdam.
"Galatasaray is over for me, I've told them I'm leaving in January. They don't ask me anything any more, I do what I want. I've never seen a coach as bad as Okan Buruk. If Galatasaray win the title? I don't care... Leave me alone, whatever happens.
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"I already regret coming. I should have left at the start of the season, but they didn't want me to. I'm leaving in January," Ziyech reportedly stated.
Following these statements, the Turkish newspaper Fanatik reported that Benfica has joined the list of clubs interested in acquiring Ziyech's services.
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Ziyech's time at Galatasaray has been underwhelming, with just 11 appearances this season and no goals scored. This contrasts sharply with his previous performances at Ajax, which earned him a move to Chelsea.
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He is currently under contract with Galatasaray until June 2025, but his public declaration of his desire to leave makes a January transfer highly likely.
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