Ajax confirm Ziyech’s transfer to Chelsea

• Morocco international have made a huge impact in progressing young Dutch side.
• The 26-year-old scored 48 times in 160 appearances for the club.

Ajax have officially confirmed that they have reached an agreement for Hakim Ziyech’s move to Chelsea this summer.

The Morocco international have made a huge impact in progressing young Dutch side by netting 48 times in 160 appearances for the club. He also provided 82 assists as well since 2016.

During this run, the 26-year-old helped them lift an Eredivisie title, a KNVB Cup and guided them to a runners-up finish in the Europa League in 2017.

Now his is up for a new challenge in England as Ajax have confirmed in their official statement that an agreement has been reached which will see Chelsea sign him this summer.

It’s added that the deal will be worth a total of €44m if add-ons are included, while he will join up with his new club on July 1.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have also confirmed the news but added in their club statement that it remains subject to agreeing personal terms with Ziyech.