Hakim Ziyech can now be considered a permanent member of the Galatasaray squad, with Chelsea sending a letter to the Turkish club to trigger the purchase option in his loan deal.
The Moroccan made the move at the start of the season, with the move including a “free purchase option” according to Galatasaray. However, there are some bonuses involved which should allow the Premier League club to earn some income through the transfer. Ziyech’s wages have now lowered to €2.85 million from €3.6 million.
Hakim Ziyech joins Galatasaray on permanent deal
Hakim Ziyech will join Galatasaray on what the Turkish club term "a free purchase option" after his obligation to buy from Chelsea has been triggered. It's a complicated clause, and #CFC can still make money via bonuses.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 8, 2024
Ziyech's wage falls from €3.59m-net to €2.85m.🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/V0n04oQ8CF
The winger has played 21 games across all competitions for his new club, and has scored eight goals, while providing four assists. His contribution has been important in helping the club climb to the top of the Super Lig table, and they are only one victory away from earning the title.
For Chelsea, Hakim Ziyech made 107 appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing 13 assists across all competitions. During his time there, he won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup, albeit struggling with a number of injuries.
