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FootballHakim Ziyech arrives in London after famous transfer to Chelsea
- Hakim Ziyech finally arrived in London after a famous switch from Ajax
- Chelsea shared the first photos of the Morrocan in Blue colors
- Ziyech was instrumental for Ajax in the past two seasons
Excitement rang around Chelsea on Saturday, July 11 after new signing Hakim Ziyech finally arrived in London weeks after his transfer to the Blues was confirmed.
Chelsea, through the club’s official Twitter handle, shared a photo of an excited-looking Ziyech in the Blues training gear along with the caption, “Welcome to Chelsea, Hakim!”
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The Morroco international took up light training duties at the club’s Cobham training ground and had a brief interaction with Chelsea’s technical and performance advisor Petr Cech.
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Ziyech officially becomes manager Frank Lampard’s first signing as Chelsea boss and the former Ajax man was bought for around €40 million.
Born 26 years ago in Netherlands, the left-footed attacker can comfortably play in the right flank or on the left.
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He started his senior career with Eredivisie outfit Heerenveen where he grew through the ranks from the academy.
Last season, he scored 16 league goals in Eredivisie and set up 13 others in just 29 appearances.
More good news came Chelsea fans’ way on Saturday, July 11 after it was confirmed that striker Tammy Abraham activated an extra year option on his current contract.
Leipzig striker Timo Werner is also headed to the London club after the completion of the Bundesliga season.
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