U-turn! Ziyech no longer on Benfica’s radar | OneFootball

Hours after being in the news due to an alleged interest from Benfica, it turns out that Hakim Ziyech is not in the eagles' plans for this summer market. As it was found out, the reds do not see the Moroccan as the ideal reinforcement for Bruno Lage's team and will continue with other alternatives.

The news advanced this morning by Cadena Cope, was meanwhile denied by the Record newspaper, stating that the 32-year-old Moroccan, who has been without clubs since May of this year, does not meet the red and white structure's standards and, for this reason, is not considered a possibility.

Benfica's withdrawal from the competition for the Moroccan international opens the way for Elche. The emblem that recently rose to the Spanish first division, seeks to secure another heavyweight reinforcement, in order to achieve maintenance in the main tier of the neighboring country.

It is worth remembering that Hakim Ziyech is a name that arouses much covetousness and that has an enviable resume of good seasons in some of the most acclaimed clubs in Europe, namely Chelsea. However, the highest moments of his career happened at Ajax, the historic club from the Netherlands.

However, the priority is indeed to secure Carlos Álavarez, with the eagles in constant negotiations with Levante.

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