Breaking: Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech's loan move to PSG set to fall through
Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech's loan move to Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) collapsed after the English club failed to send the paperwork for his deal in time. Multiple sources reported that the Blues sent the wrong documents three times. Their error meant Ziyech couldn't be registered as a player for the Parisian club in time.
The Ligue 1 side will now reportedly appeal to LFP after such unprofessional behavior from the Blues. The club are still hoping to get a deal done for Ziyech as the delay was not their fault.
Hakim Ziyech n'a pas signé !!!
Chelsea a envoyé par 3 fois les mauvais documents....
Le Psg va porter un recours ce mercredi matin devant la LfP au vu de l'attitude des Anglais... @francebleuparis #fbsport
Ziyech even spent the entirety of the day doing media for the Ligue 1 side after completing his medical.
Hakim Ziyech to PSG is OFF! He returns to Chelsea after spending the day with the Ligue1 side doing the media and medicals.🚨 Hakim Ziyech to PSG is OFF! He returns to Chelsea after spending the day with the Ligue1 side doing the media and medicals.
Chelsea sent the WRONG documents three times to PSG and this there was a delay in the transfer.
PSG will appeal to LFP tomorrow to see if they can get the deal over the line because they were not at fault.
Ziyech found it hard to get regular game time at Chelsea this season. While he made 15 appearances for the club, only six of those came as starters in the playing XI.
Many believed the Moroccan's dazzling performances in the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the Atlas Lions would rejuvenate his career at the club. That, however, wasn't the case at all.
PSG, meanwhile, were looking to sign a winger after Pablo Sarabia joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a permanent transfer. Ziyech, with his experience and talent, would have been a great addition for the team.
Christophe Galtier recently spoke about the deal regarding Ziyech (h/t Fabrizio Romano):
“We’re working on Hakim Ziyech deal, it’s true and talks are ongoing — I don’t want to say more as he’s Chelsea player.”
#PSG #CFC
PSG manager Galtier confirms: “We’re working on Hakim Ziyech deal, it’s true and talks are ongoing — I don’t want to say more as he’s Chelsea player”, he added. 🚨🔴🔵 #PSG #CFC
The two clubs are discussing on the formula of the deal. #DeadlineDay https://t.co/JpMrJLyJbD
Former Chelsea player compared former PSG defender Thiago Silva to Paolo Maldini
Since joining the Blues from PSG, Thiago Silva has been quite magnificent. Despite pushing 40, Silva's performances on the pitch have been nothing but sensational.
Tony Cascarino recently compared the Brazilian to Italian legend Paolo Maldini, saying (via talkSPORT):
"He’s got [Paolo] Maldini in him. [He could] play until 40 quite comfortably. If Chelsea didn’t offer a contract to him at the end of the season there will be plenty that would, without a doubt. I would if I was in a management position. I would be saying, ‘I will take him for a year, absolutely.'”