Hakim Ziyech issues update after £8m Chelsea transfer collapse with Al-Nassr
Posted by  badge Boss on Jul 04, 2023 - 09:35PM
Hakim Ziyech was set to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr (Action Plus/Shutterstock)

midfielder Hakim Ziyech has dismissed suggestions that he is suffering from knee problems after failing a medical.

The 30-year-old is looking to leave Stamford Bridge this summer and was closing in on a move to Al-Nassr.

However, his move to the Saudi Pro League side .

As a result, Al-Nassr have lowered their initial contract proposal to Ziyech and the midfielder is yet to agree to the new offer.

Al-Nassr had also agreed an £8 million deal with Chelsea for the Morocco international.

Ziyech has now indicated that he is willing to walk away from the deal with Al-Nassr as he posted a picture of his legs on Instagram alongside the caption: ‘Knee problems right??’, and two laughing emojis.

Hakim Ziyech has hit back after medical tests claimed he has knee and hip issues (Instagram)

Roma have also expressed an interest in signing Ziyech this summer but the Serie A club, managed by Jose Mourinho, have not made a move.

Ziyech had also come close to leaving Stamford Bridge in the final hours of the January transfer window but his loan move to Paris Saint-Germain fell through after Chelsea sent the incorrect paperwork.

Ziyech joined Chelsea in a £33.3m deal from Ajax in 2020 but the midfielder has been hampered by injury issues during his time in the Premier League.

The midfielder, who still has two years remaining on his deal with Chelsea, scored three goals and registered two assists in 24 appearances last season.

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