After Elche’s match against Levante, rumors about a potential transfer of Hakim Ziyech to Elche gained momentum following Eder Sarabia’s statement.
Asked about the arrival of Hakim Ziyech, Elche CF coach Eder Sarabia made a statement that clearly suggested negotiations with the Moroccan player were at a very advanced stage. Here is what he said:
“I don’t like to mention names, but I think we will sign decisive players in the final days, with a good final pass and leadership. In another context, it would be difficult to imagine that he (Ziyech) would come.”
This statement was immediately picked up by the Spanish media, who saw it as a clear sign of the imminent transfer of the Moroccan international. The renowned sports daily Marca, for example, noted in the introduction of its article that the Elche coach “suggests that Ziyech’s signing is close.”
“Elche coach hails victory over Levante, which extends their good start, and suggests that Ziyech’s signing is close,” read Marca.
