Manchester City Opinion: Why Hakim Ziyech will be a good fit at Man City?
Ajax playmaker Hakim Ziyech has been making waves since the start of the season and it’s no surprise to see him being linked with a host of elite Premier League clubs.
The Moroccan, 26, is one of a series of Ajax names standing out this season, during one of the finest campaigns in the club’s recent history. His stock has risen excessively this season, after scoring 19 goals and making 20 assists so far.
And Hakim Ziyech’s performances have seen him attract interest from Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, report the Daily Mirror. The report claims the 26-year-old attacker has a contract with Ajax until 2021 after arriving from Dutch club FC Twente but will be able to leave for £25million in the summer.
That being said, Manchester City should beat their Premier League rivals to the Ziyech’s signature when the transfer window re-opens.
Manchester City are aiming to retain the Premier League title and have their fate in their hands as a victory in each of the last three games will hand Pep Guardiola the championship. But the elite Champions League trophy has once again eluded Guardiola and company, with City losing to Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the competition.
That defeat against Tottenham documented why City are still someway short of winning the Champions League. They need a couple of more quality additions in the summer and Guardiola would be wise to make a move for Hakim Ziyech, whose performances have been vital in helping Ajax to the top of the Eredivisie and also to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The Morocco international has shown that not only he can consistently deliver the goods in the Eredivisie, but also light up the bigger European nights. He was fantastic both against Real Madrid and Juventus in the round of 16 and quarter-finals of the competition, displaying his class on and off the ball.
Ziyech is a versatile customer, who can play in various positions across the midfield and the attack. He is an excellent passer and crosser of the ball and possesses the ability to breach tightest of defences with his creativity and vision.
The former FC Twente man operates with a lot of flair and is more than willing to press and run around the field, making himself a perfect fit for Guardiola’s system. Furthermore, Ziyech could be viewed as a replacement for Ilkay Gundogan for David Silva, who will enter the twilight of his career very soon.
Conclusion
Ziyech is one of the sought-after players in Europe at the moment and his addition to City would potentially give them the drive they need to win the Champions League next season.
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And available at just £25million, the Moroccan’s addition would represent a huge coup for Guardiola. Hence, the Spanish manager should persuade the board to do everything possible to bring Ziyech at the Etihad ahead of the 2019/20 campaign.
