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Ziyech breaks down in tears as Ajax bid him emotional farewell ahead of Chelsea move
Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech broke down in tears as Ajax gave the player a heart-breaking send-off ahead of his summer transfer to Stamford Bridge. The club announced in mid-February that they had agreed a £33.3million deal for Ziyech to join in July, with the playmaker becoming Lampard’s first signing. However, Ziyech was denied the opportunity […]
Ajax confirm Van de Beek can leave amid Man Utd link
Ajax chief executive Edwin van der Sar has confirmed Donny van de Beek will be allowed to leave in the next transfer window. Tottenham, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all been linked with a move for Van de Beek, who played an important role in Ajax reaching the Champions League semi-finals last year. […]
Ajax coach confirms transfer agreement with Chelsea target Andre Onana
Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag has confirmed that the club have an agreement with Andre Onana that he will be allowed to leave this summer window amid interest from Chelsea and Barcelona. The keeper recently stated his desire to take a ‘new step’ in his career after five years at the club, with the […]
Andre Onana opens door to joining Chelsea with transfer hint on Instagram
Andre Onana has fuelled speculation linking him with a transfer move to Chelsea after appearing to say goodbye to Ajax after the premature end to the Eredivisie campaign. League officials cancelled the remainder of the 2019/20 season on Friday after the Netherlands banned major gatherings until 1 September due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ajax were […]
Ajax denied league title as season ends without promotion and relegation
Ajax have been denied the Eredivisie title despite the league’s announcement that the current table will be seen as final. The Dutch Eredivisie has ended the campaign after an announcement from prime minister Mark Rutte that stated that all games are forbidden until September. As a result, the current table has been made final, although Ajax will […]
Chelsea plan talks with Ziyech over transfer issues
Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech is set to be given the green light to move to the Stamford Bridge on 30 June, according to reports. The 27-year-old attacker is set to become Frank Lampard’s first signing as Chelsea manager after a £36.6million deal was agreed with his club Ajax earlier this year. Chelsea were concerned that […]
Ajax confirm £38m sale of Ziyech to Chelsea
Ajax have confirmed attacker Hakim Ziyech will join Chelsea this summer wimdow after a £38m deal for the Moroccan was agreed. The Dutch-born Morocco international is Frank Lampard’s first signing as manager at Stamford Bridge. The London club saw an offer for the 26-year old turned down in January but continued negotiations amid increasing competition from other […]
Ajax boss Ten Hag all but confirms Hakim Ziyech move to Chelsea
Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has all but confirmed Hakim Ziyech’s potential transfer move to Chelsea, conceding that he was surprised the club was able to keep hold of him as long as they did. Chelsea are nearing an agreement for a deal worth €45 million to sign the attacker once the summer window opens. Should the two sides finalise a deal, Ziyech […]
Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ziyech from Ajax
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech, according to reports. After failing to sign any player in the January window, the 26-year-old is reportedly top of Frank Lampard’s shortlist ahead of the summer window. And according to De Telegraaf, Chelsea have a verbal agreement in place with Dutch champions Ajax to […]
Frank Lampard: I don’t fear Ajax, I respect them
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he respects Ajax but does not fear them as the two teams prepare to face each other in the Champions League Group H. while Ajax, who narrowly lost to Tottenham in last campaign’s semi-finals, have a 100 per cent record so far this season, beating both Lille and Valencia by a […]