Real Madrid target says Chelsea is the right club for Ajax teammate Hakim Ziyech

Donny van de Beek has backed his Ajax teammate Hakim Ziyech on his move to Chelsea. Van de Beek believes that Hakim Ziyech will do very well at Chelsea if deal materializes. Chelsea and Ajax have agreed on a sum of €45 million for Hakim Ziyech.

Frank Lampard wished to sign player in on-going winter transfer window itself. However, Ajax were t ready to let go of player in middle season. deal has w taken place and Hakim Ziyech will don famous Blue jersey next season.

Also Read | Iker Casillas To Run For Spanish FA Presidency According To A Spanish Radio Network

Donny van de Beek is happy for Hakim Ziyech

Van de Beek, while congratulating Hakim Ziyech, stated that he deserves to play in a club like Chelsea after spending 4 years in Ajax. In an interview, Van de Beek told Voetbal Primeur, "Yes, if I hear all reports, I will assume that it is already far. I do t kw if it is completely finished. I wish him everything and I hope he will do very well re. It is a step he deserves in my opinion. He is a fantastic football player, so I am confident that he will do well. I think it’s a very nice club with a lot of young players that can grow. I think Hakim will certainly be in [ right] place. Everyone, of course, has ir opinion about that, but I think it’s a nice club for him."

Also Read | Cristia Ronaldo's First Registration Card Picture When He Was 7 Goes Viral

Ajaz's head coach Erik ten Hag has also confirmed news of his club's meeting with Chelsea officials. Erik ten Hag told Fox Sports, "Ziyech to Chelsea? A transfer was coming, we expected it to happen. And I actually already expected this one or two years earlier." 

Also Read | Isco Needs To Score More Goals, States Real Madrid's Manr Zinedine Zidane

Chelsea's official statement

Also Read | Manchester United: Evra Recalls Sir Alex Ferguson's Inspiring Speech Before 2008 CL Final