Last summer Ajax Amsterdam already lost three top performers with Matthijs de Ligt (19), Frenkie de Jong (22) and Kasper Dolberg (21) – now the next top-class retirement is on the cards.
Because Hakim Ziyech (26) will switch to Chelsea FC for the new season. This was announced by the Blues on Thursday.
Earlier, coach Erik ten Hag (50) had already confirmed the transfer in general. “Ziyech to Chelsea? A transfer was pending, we expected it,” the coach told Fox Sports on Wednesday.