Hakim Ziyech breaks down in tears as Ajax bid him emotional farewell

Hakim Ziyech, who is set to join Chelsea in the summer, broke down in tears after Ajax gave him a heartbreaking farewell. Chelsea announced in mid-February that they had agreed a £33.3million deal for Ziyech to join in July. Ziyech was denied the chance to leave Ajax in style as the Eredivisie season was declared null and void due to the coronavirus crisis. Therefore, the club gave him a dramatic farewell ceremony. The playmaker was brought to the Tuschinski theatre in Amsterdam to be shown a series of clips and messages. And a final message was from the Moroccan’s mother. "I’m really happy for you that you will go to London," she said. "Do you best, take good care, and behave like a gentleman. I love you and I am proud of you. Good luck in London."

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Ziyech said tears streamed down his face, saying: "Of course, I know what I’m doing it for. It’s the words your mother often says to you. My mother. She’s a proud woman. I can see that she’s proud although she tries to hide it. Just knowing the hard life that she’s had, you know. ‘She came her at a young age, raised nine kids. Eight or nine. Lost her husband too soon. And then you’re on your own. It’s all for her. I do it because I love it, but it’s all for her. If it wasn’t for her, I’d have quit football a long time ago." Source: Metro

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