For the past few seasons, European football lovers have wondered why no major European club has come up with information, or even gone up a gear, for Ajax Amsterdam’s international winger Hakim Ziyech. At one time, we thought that Olympique Lyonnais had been interested in his profile, especially to replace Nabil Fekir, announced leaving for a few seasons, now at Betis.
In the end, Jean-Michel Aulas’ club had not taken action, and the Moroccan had started a new season, punctuated by a Champions League semi-final, with the Ajacides. Always staying this season, Ziyech had to start finding the long time, but next year he will no longer play for Eredivisie, the Dutch championship. Ajax has just announced that the 26-year-old will play for Chelsea next season.
A transfer of more than € 40 million
” Ajax and Chelsea have reached an agreement to transfer Hakim Ziyech. Player to join Premier club on July 1, 2020 and ends season in Amsterdam », Can be read on the press release. Frank Lampard’s Blues spent 40 million euros excluding bonuses on this transfer, up to 44 million euros via variables. It is therefore the first recruitment of the London club since its recruitment ban.
Hakim Ziyech, he was the gentleman over Ajax. Since his debut with the Dutch club in September 2016, he has been involved in his team’s 89 league goals – a record – with 38 goals and 51 assists. He can play in several positions on the attack front, but also as a relay medium. It is also a way for Chelsea to prepare for the future, with Willian being out of contract in June and Pedro starting to feel the weight of the years (32 years old).
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