Published 23:43 IST, July 4th 2023

Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech breaks silence on failed Al-Nassr move with stinging response

After the Chelsea midfielder's transfer to the Saudi Arabian giants fell through, Hakim Ziyech poked fun at Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.

Reported by: Aryan Suraj Chadha
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Ziyech in action for Chelsea against Liverpool, Image-AP | Image: self
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Hakim Ziyech, Morrocan star, has been looking for a new club this summer after Chelsea’s new manr, Mauricio Pochetti, eyes to re-build Chelsea squad after y had a very poor season in 2022–23 campaign and failed to finish in top 5 of Premier League. new manr has been on verge of selling players that he believes are longer productive for club.

3 things you need to kw 

  • Hakim Ziyech failed Al Nassr medical test
  • Al Nassr sign Inter Milan star Brozovic 
  • Hakim Ziyech has six Premier League goals in 64 games.

Hakim Ziyech takes a dig at Al-Nassr.

After his projected transfer to Saudi Arabian giants was called off due to a knee problem discovered during medical inspections, Hakim Ziyech expressed his displeasure against Al Nassr.

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Ziyech was anticipated to depart Stamford Bridge over summer along with or players who were due to sign with Saudi Arabian sides, including N'Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy. However, a last-minute setback prevented Moroccan midfielder from joining Al Nassr, team that Cristia Ronaldo plays for. initial deal offered by Saudi Arabian club reportedly underwent considerable adjustments after Ziyech's medical revealed a few issues.

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Al Nassr reportedly first suggested a 40% drop in Hakim Ziyech's salary under his contract, which ultimately caused move to fall through and his prolonged stay at Stamford Bridge, at least temporarily. However, Ziyech shared his viewpoint on matter on Instagram, uploading a narrative in which he laughed off any claims of knee problems. Below is a screenshot of his Instagram story.

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When was last time Hakim Ziyech's transfer was dropped from Chelsea?

It has happened before that a potential transfer for Ziyech fell through at last minute. Previously, Moroccan midfielder was anticipated to leave Chelsea on loan and join Paris Saint-Germain for duration of 2022–23 campaign’s winter transfer window. Before trade fell through, Ziyech appeared to be headed for Paris after Chelsea reportedly gave ir approval to transaction. paperwork from Chelsea was filed too late, according to French media.

23:43 IST, July 4th 2023