Ziyech announces his retirement
Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech has made a shock announcement, revealing that he will not return to Morocco duty as he retires from the national team.
The 28-year-old did not travel to Africa Cup of Nations 2021 with his side, instead remaining at Chelsea.
And now, speaking to the press in Abu Dhabi via Zach Lowy, he revealed he has retired from national duty.
In the surprising revelation, Ziyech said: "Obviously I understand them but I will not return to the national team. It's my final decision. It's all clear for me how things are going over there, it's all clear for me.
"I'm focusing on what I'm doing, and that's my club. At the end of the day it's a decision he (the manager) makes. You have to respect it but if all the lying comes with it, it's clear for me. I will not return to the national team. I understand (the fans upset), I feel sorry for them."
The Blues forward was left out of his nation's squad due to his poor relationship with Vahid Halilhodzic, having not been played since June 2021.
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