Hakim Ziyech has not played for Morocco since July 2021 and says it is “clear” that he will not be playing for his country again.
Chelsea playmaker Hakim Ziyech has seemingly called time on his international career, saying he will not play for Morocco again.
Former Ajax star Ziyech has not played for his country since a friendly against Burkina Faso in July.
Morocco’s head coach, Vahid Halilhodzic, has fallen out with him.
Morocco omitted Ziyech From their Africa Cup of Nations squad.
Morocco progressed to the quarter-finals without him but lost to eventual runners-up Egypt.
After Morocco’s elimination from the tournament, Halilhodzic said that Ziyech would not be welcomed back into the fold “even if his name was Lionel Messi”.
Ziyech, speaking to ADSports TV, has now had his say and believes it is evident he will not be featuring for Morocco again, at least while Halilhodzic remains in position.
“I understand them, but I will not return to the Moroccan national team, and this is my final decision.
“It’s all clear for me how things are going over there, and I am focusing on what I am doing and, right now, that is my club.
“At the end of the day, it’s a decision he makes, and you have to respect it.
“But, all the lying that comes with it, it’s, for me, clear, and I will not return to the national team.
“I understand and feel sorry for [the fans], but that’s the situation we’re in.”
Halilhodzic has previously hit out at Ziyech’s behaviour and attitude while on international duty, claiming that the 28-year-old has refuted.
What lies ahead for Hakim Ziyech?
Hakim Ziyech travels with his Chelsea team to face Al-Hilal in the semi-final of the Fifa club world cup.
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