According to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, a Saudi Club has expressed interest in acquiring Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech during the upcoming summer transfer window.
It is further reported that the 29-year-old Moroccan international is intrigued by the prospect of joining the club and playing alongside Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
There is a growing belief that Ziyech might depart from Chelsea this summer. In the previous January transfer window, he came close to leaving the club, with a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain falling through due to paperwork issues.
Now, there is a possibility of him following his Chelsea teammate N’Golo Kante to Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea is reportedly open to selling the former Ajax player, as he had limited playing time last season, featuring in just 18 league games and providing three assists.
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◉ Al-Nassr wants Hakim Ziyech ! Negotiations are ongoing to sign the player. The Saudis have made an initial offer to the Moroccan playmaker.
◉ Ziyech is interested in joining Al Nassr
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Incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino faces the significant task of revamping the squad and implementing a new playing style after a disappointing season.
The Blues are now aiming to balance their payroll by selling several players following their substantial spending of £600 million in the last two transfer windows.
A lucrative offer from a Middle Eastern club for Ziyech would be a welcomed development. It appears that the Saudi clubs’ offers have been enticing for various players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and now N’Golo Kante.
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Despite the winger still having a few years at the top of his game, there is a possibility of him moving to the Middle East, especially since Chelsea is open to offloading him.
Although the 29-year-old has two years remaining on his contract, the final decision will ultimately be up to him if he wishes to make the move.
In the event that Al-Nassr expresses interest, it would be prudent for Chelsea to demand an attractive asking price from the Saudi club in order to maximize the sale value of the player.
