Premier League linked Ajax star Hakim Ziyech explains why he rejected Sevilla
Ajax talisman Hakim Ziyech has revealed that he rejected a summer switch to Sevilla because they are not an upgrade on the Amsterdam club.
The 26-year-old Morocco international played a vital role as Ajacied reached the 2018/19 Champions League semi-final, and has subsequently been linked with a move away from the Dutch capital.
Why did Ziyech reject Sevilla? Five things to know…
- Ziyech scored 21 goals and registered 24 assists as Ajax reached the CL semi-final, won the Eredivisie and clinched the KNVB Cup last season.
- As such, the Dutch-born Moroccan has been the subject of interest from clubs across the continent.
- Both Arsenal and Liverpool have been credited with an interest in the playmaker.
- As have Sevilla, who recently rehired transfer guru Monchi, and submitted an offer.
- However, Ziyech has since revealed he rejected a move to Andalusia because Sevilla are on “the same level as Ajax”.
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Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Liverpool, have reportedly been keeping tabs on the playmaking maestro, but Julen Lopetegui’s side are one of the few clubs to have actually made a concrete effort to secure Ziyech.
Unfortunately for the former Real Madrid boss, Ziyech has since revealed that he his sights set on an ‘Ajax upgrade’ should a departure from the Johan Cruijff ArenA come to fruition.
Speaking after Ajax beat PSV 2-0 in the Dutch Super Cup, Ziyech told Fox Sports: “I feel at home here and get to play a lot.
“I think Sevilla is from the same level as Ajax and I don’t switch Ajax for nothing.”
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‘The right club hasn’t made an offer yet’
Ziyech may very well have warmed Ajax hearts after comments about refusing to swap Amsterdam for the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, but he did concede that a move could be on the table should the perfect picture present itself.
He added: “The right club didn’t make an offer yet, so for now I just stick with Ajax and do my very best on the field.
“I think everybody gets along really well. It’s a great team. We have fun and you shouldn’t give that up for nothing. You shouldn’t leave because of leaving; it has to be something you fully approve.
“Like I always said: it has to be the perfect picture. Everything needs to be right. I won’t leave Ajax until I have that feeling.”
