Chelsea Makes Big Moves: Ziyech's Galatasaray Exit Imminent, £17m Brazilian Deivid Washington Joins Blues
Chelsea set to offload Hakim Ziyech to Galatasaray, securing a deal after his move to Al Nassr fell through Additionally, Brazilian striker Deivid Washington undergoes a Chelsea medical, poised to sign from Santos Stay updated on the summer transfer window with Sky Sports
Galatasaray have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign forward Hakim Ziyech.
The Moroccan is expected to have a medical on Wednesday, with officials from the Turkish club flying into London.
Ziyech's potential move to Al Nassr, a Saudi club, almost materialized in June. However, it fell through due to a knee issue revealed during his medical examination. The player later refuted this concern on social media.
In January, Ziyech's loan transfer to Paris Saint-Germain was hindered by the French governing body due to delayed paperwork. PSG made efforts to appeal the decision, placing the blame on Chelsea for administrative shortcomings on transfer deadline day.
Ziyech became Chelsea's initial acquisition after the conclusion of their transfer ban in 2020, securing a £33m move from Ajax.
Initially a consistent presence in the team during his first two seasons at Stamford Bridge, the forward has recently encountered difficulties and is presently not included in Mauricio Pochettino's plans.
Brazilian Deivid Washington to have medical
Chelsea to Conduct Medical for Striker Deivid Washington, £17m Deal with Santos Imminent.The promising 18-year-old Brazilian forward, who found the back of the net in his initial two matches in the Brasileirao league, is set to undergo a medical examination at Chelsea this Thursday. With just nine appearances for Santos under his belt, Deivid Washington's transfer worth £17 million is expected to be finalized soon.
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Deivid Washington, touted as a prodigious talent from Brazil, becomes the latest addition to Chelsea's growing roster of promising South American players. With the likes of Moises Caicedo and the soon-to-arrive Romeo Lavia, Washington marks the ninth acquisition by the club this summer. Notably, the list already boasts several forward signings, including Christopher Nkunku from RP Leipzig and Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal.
Chelsea have not made a final decision regarding whether to loan out the Brazilian or retain him as a member of the senior squad. Additionally, Washington will be joining the growing roster of young South American talents recently recruited by the club.
Explained: How are Chelsea staying in line with FFP rules?
Chelsea's adherence to Financial Fair Play regulations is thoroughly expounded upon by James Savundra from We News, particularly considering their substantial expenditures since the Todd Boehly acquisition.Follow the summer transfer window with Sky Sports
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