Hakim Ziyech did not play a minute in the Champions League final of Chelsea against Manchester City (0-1) on Saturday, but the midfielder was still very happy afterwards. The ex-Ajax player had a share in Chelsea’s triumph with appearances in ten of the thirteen matches in the tournament and two goals against FK Krasnodar and Atlético Madrid. “I cannot describe how happy I am. This is a childhood dream come true, ”the Moroccan international assured.
“I have no words for it,” said Ziyech after the final whistle, in conversation with beIN Sports. “It was a very difficult game for both teams. Everyone was well positioned, so there were not many opportunities. But Mason found a hole and now we are the happy club “, Ziyech referred to Mason Mount’s assist on Kai Havertz.
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“We have to enjoy this and will certainly celebrate it. I came to the club to win prizes and that I can immediately win such a big prize in my first season. I’m very proud.” Former employer Ajax congratulated Ziyech just after midnight with the victory of the most important European club tournament: ‘Congratulations on winning the Champions League, Hakim‘the club wrote on social media.
Ziyech has not had an easy first year at Chelsea. Injury and tactical reasons ensured that he was stuck on 39 duels, in which he was on the field for an average of 48 minutes. He was good for six goals and four assists. Ziyech can win two more prizes later this year: Villarreal will be the opponent in the battle for the European Super Cup in August and the World Cup for club teams is on the roll in December.