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Ziyech reveals why he chose to join Chelsea

Ajax playmaker Hakim Ziyech said he is joining Chelsea in the summer because of their attacking style of football.

On Sunday, Chelsea announced that they have reached an agreement on personal terms with Ziyech which will see him sign a five-year deal in the summer after paying Ajax the transfer fee of €40 million.

The move to England will be the 26-year-old's first adventure outside of Netherlands having previously played for Heerenveen and Twente in the Dutch Eredivisie.

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In his reaction, Ziyech expressed his delight after as he looks forward to playing in Premier League.