Hakim Ziyech set for Chelsea move after Blues agree €45m deal with Ajax: Reports

Ajax attacker Hakim Ziyech looks set for a move to Chelsea in summer. Reports in UK suggest Premier League club agreed to a €45 million contract with Dutch giants. It is believed that  Blues attempted to sign  Moroccan in January. However,  move failed as  Eredivisie champions were reportedly unwilling to discuss a mid-season move. However, since n, it is believed talks went smoothly between clubs, resulting in a fructified agreement. 

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Hakim Ziyech Chelsea transfer: Done alrey?

Reports emerged on Wednesday stating Chelsea agreed to fee with Ajax for transfer of Hakim Ziyech. However, multiple outlets have since reported that player has also agreed to personal terms with Chelsea with a move looking imminent. It is also believed that Chelsea are in continuous talks with Ajax to iron out smaller details in transfer. 

Ajax manr Erik Ten Hag confirmed move to FOX Sports, stating move coming from quite some time and everyone at Ajax expected it to happen. While Ziyech is set to leave in summer, Ten Hag ted club was happy to have player for so long. 

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Should deal go through, Hakim Ziyech will become Frank Lampard's first signing since midfielder returned to Chelsea as a manr. Lampard was unable to sign any players last summer as Chelsea were handed a transfer ban by FIFA. Although transfer ban was halved, Blues failed to d any player to squ during January transfer window. 

Despite being linked to several players like Napoli striker Dries Mertens and Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, ne of moves failed to materialise. 

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Hakim Ziyech to boost Chelsea's attack?

Chelsea fans have alrey gotten a glimpse of Ziyech's skills when two sides faced each or in Champions League group st this season. When y met back in vember at Stamford Bridge, Hakim Ziyech was on fire as he was directly involved in three goals during exciting 4-4 draw. 

Hakim Ziyech is technically sound and possesses excellent dribbling skills. 26-year-old can slot in at eir wing while also being able to play from middle. He has scored 47 goals in 157 matches so far. This season, Ziyech registered eight goals in 25 games. He was instrumental for Amsterdam-based outfit during successful Champions League run in 2018-19 season. 

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