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Hakim Ziyech said Chelsea manager Frank Lampard played a big role in his decision to leave Eredivisie side Ajax and move to Stamford Bridge.
The 26-year-old spoke to Ajax TV (h/t Chelsea's official website) about his forthcoming move to west London and was asked about the part that the legendary midfielder had played in persuading him to make the move:
"A big role. We had a lot of contact in the last couple of weeks and he gave me a good feeling and that was also big to do with the decision.