Galatasaray wants to give Ziyech more playing time before deciding on his future

Galatasaray want to give Hakim Ziyech another chance to prove he has his place in the squad. According to the Turkish press, the Istanbul club will give more playing time to the Moroccan international before making a final decision on his future.

Pushed towards the exit after his repeated absences following a series of injuries, Hakim Ziyech will be entitled to more playing time to convince the management of the Turkish club to keep him.

In fact, the club’s coach, Okan Buruk, wants to rely more on the Atlas Lion to be able to evaluate him before deciding on his future with the club and determining the possibility of activating the purchase clause in his contract with Chelsea. The Turkish coach will also count on the Moroccan during the next match against Hatayspor, which takes place on Tuesday 3 April.

Before the international break, the former Ajax Amsterdam star made a strong comeback with Galatasaray. Author of an assist during the club’s victory against Kasimpasa (3-4) on the 30th day of the Super Lig, the 31-year-old midfielder impressed with his performances.

The one nicknamed ‘the magician’ was decisive when he returned to the pitch, providing a crucial pass for team-mate Mauro Icardi to equalize in the 83rd minute.

Galatasaray vice-president Erden Timor had also met Ziyech after the match, telling him not to rush to discuss his offers from clubs in the Gulf and the Netherlands, and to ‘wait for a meeting with officials to make a decision.

Since joining the Turkish Championship, Ziyech has scored 4 goals and provided 3 assists in 16 games played.