AC Milan to open discussions over Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech

Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech may doubtlessly be on his solution to new pastures this summer season as Serie A champions AC Milan are stated to be monitoring the Moroccan worldwide.

Ziyech, 29, has has a torrid time at Stamford Bridge since his arrival two summers in the past from Dutch giants AFC Ajax, and the previous SC Heerenveen academy graduate could possibly be on his solution to northern Italy if Milan can come to phrases with Chelsea.

Switch insider Fabrizio Romano reported earlier tonight that Ziyech is undoubtedly open to shifting on from the Blues this summer season and that Milan could possibly be primed to lodge a proper bid for the midfielder as they’ve grown in confidence after discussions have continued over the past week.

AC Milan are in direct contact with Chelsea for Hakim Ziyech since final week. Milan are getting assured as Ziyech’s completely open to affix the membership. ? #ACMilan

Chelsea and Milan are discussing of the potential components of the deal. @SkySport pic.twitter.com/v1glXXBOzb

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 1, 2022

With Chelsea pushing for Leeds United’s Brazilian winger Raphinha in addition to Manchester Metropolis’s Raheem Sterling, whereas doubtlessly viewing former Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé as a backup choice, Thomas Tuchel appears completely content material with permitting Ziyech to stroll away from a irritating two-year spell on the membership.

The Dutch-born Moroccan managed simply 83-appearances throughout all competitions in two seasons, whereas solely mustering 14-goals and 10-assists within the course of.

This got here in stark distinction to his degree of contribution seen at each Ajax and Twente Enschede throughout six sensible seasons within the Eredivisie the place he hit a mixed 83-goals and 110-assists in 240-appearances each domestically and in Europe.

Even when Chelsea fail of their try and safe Raphinha, it has change into painfully clear that Ziyech isn’t a key piece of the puzzle underneath Tuchel shifting ahead, and will presumably discover higher looking grounds on the San Siro.

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