Former Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech has signed for Brazilian giants Botafogo on a free transfer.Ziyech had only been without a club since Sunday, when his contract with Moroccan club Wydad was terminated.Ex-Chelsea star Ziyech has signed for Botafogo days after terminating his contractGettyThe 33-year-old winger departed after 11 months, having played 16 games and scored nine goals, assisting two.But he has now made an instant move to Brazil, signing a two-year deal with Botafogo on Thursday.Botafogo officially announced the move on social media, writing: “Hakim Ziyech is with BOTAFOGO. “World Cup player and multi-champion in Europe, the attacking midfielder signs with the Glorious One until the end of 2028.”Why did Hakim Ziyech leave Wydad?Ziyech, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, received thanks from Wydad after leaving the club.A mutual agreement was reached to rip up his contract, seemingly to allow him to make a move elsewhere for free.Wydad wrote: “Sometimes, some stories are shorter than we had hoped, but they leave a mark that cannot be erased.“You were one of us, and you will always remain part of the Wydad Athletic family.“From the Wydad of the nation, we say thank you for every moment in which you wore the club’s shirt, and we wish you every success and good fortune in your coming career, on the pitch and off it.“Some journeys may come to an end, but the memories remain, and Wydad will always have a place in your heart. Thank you, Hakim, for being part of our story.”Ziyech has played for Galatasaray, Al-Duhail and Wydad since leaving Chelsea in 2023GettyWho else plays for Botafogo?Ziyech, who chipped in with six goals and nine assists from 34 English top-flight matches between 2020-2023, will now be playing alongside some fellow former Premier League stars.Ex-Manchester United defender Alex Telles, former Everton midfielder Allan and ex-Nottingham Forest star Danilo are all part of the squad that the Moroccan has joined.Jesse Lingard is also playing in the Brazilian Serie A with Corinthians, while Jadon Sancho has been linked with the league too.Ziyech’s old Chelsea teammate Thiago Silva, Andreas Pereira and Memphis Depay are just some of the other former Premier League players competing in the division.And of course, Brazil icon Neymar still plays in his home nation.Ziyech could make his Botafogo debut against RB Bragantino on Saturday, with kick-off at midnight in the UK.