Here we go! Romano confirms Ziyech set to join Al Nassr
Romano:
Final contracts checked, deal closed for Hakim Ziyech set to join Al Nassr. It’s all agreed with Chelsea since last week and also on player side.
Contract until June 2026, just matter of medical tests and then official.
Here we go confirmed.
Ziyech is one of the Chelsea players permitted to leave in the open transfer window as they look to reduce their oversized squad and balance Financial Fair Play regulations.
Negotiations between the Blues and their Middle Eastern counterparts have been successful and the player has agreed personal terms ahead of his move, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Moroccan star has apparently signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the Saudi Pro League side until 2026.
Ziyech is the latest Premier League star to join Al-Nassr after Cristiano Ronaldo became the first superstar of the Saudi top-flight having signed in December after having his contract terminated at Manchester United.
A recent influx of European talents to the oil-rich nation has also seen former Real Madrid star and current Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema move to the dessert as well.
Ziyech is the third Chelsea player to arrive in Saudi Arabia this summer after N'Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly also left Stamford Bridge for teams in the Kingdom.
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is likely to be another addition and is on the verge of joining Al Ahli.
Former Ajax star Ziyech has endured a frustrating Chelsea career since moving to London for £37million three years ago.
The 30-year-old made 107 appearances, scoring 14 goals in all competitions and winning the Champions League under previous boss Thomas Tuchel.