Zaaboub completed a move to Walsall in July 2008 and became Walsall's fourth signing of the summer.[4] He suffered injuries to his back and groin in the pre-season and was unable to break into the first team on his return. However, he resolved to keep up his fitness and try his best in training to gain a first team place, he did gain his place back with a number of superb displays down the left wing, he quickly became a favourite with the fans[5]