PSG set to sign Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech

Ziyech was linked with a move away from Chelsea last month

TRANSFERS PSG set to sign Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech

Joba Ogunwale 22:15 - 30.01.2023

The French Champions are in talks with Chelsea over the potential signature of the Morocco star.

Morocco star Hakim Ziyech is set to leave Chelsea for Ligue 1 champions PSG before the transfer window shuts. 

Ziyech has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this month after a series of contrasting performances since his arrival. 

Ziyech's struggles at Chelsea

The Morocco international joined Chelsea from Ajax in 2020 but has failed to establish himself in the squad. 

Hakim Ziyech (L) has struggled for form since arriving at Chelsea

Ziyech has been hot and cold since he joined The Blues, failing to string a run of consistent performances together. 

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He has also fallen in the pecking order after the arrival of Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix this month. Ziyech has made just 14 appearances for Chelsea this season, with only 424 minutes in the Premier League. 

PSG to offer Ziyech way out

As a result, he is looking to leave the club, with PSG a possible destination. According to Get French Football News (GFFN), PSG are currently in talks with Chelsea over the potential transfer of Ziyech, although the details still need to be ironed out. 

PSG are looking for a replacement for Pablo Sarabia, who recently departed for Wolves, and they have identified Ziyech as a perfect replacement. 

Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech with PSG lurking

It remains to be seen, though, if it would be a loan deal or a permanent sale. However, Les Parisiens are not the only club interested in the former Ajax star. 

The French champions could face competition from Serie A side AS Roma, who are also interested in the 29-year-old. 

Roma want Ziyech as a potential replacement for Nicolo Zaniolo, who is looking to leave the club before the transfer window shuts. 

Should Zaniolo leave, Roma will likely battle PSG for the signature of Ziyech. But whoever gets the Morocco star will have to pay a substantial amount as Ziyech’s contrat at Chelsea runs until 2025. 

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