In a stunning twist to the summer transfer window, Chelsea's out-of-favour midfielder Hakim Ziyech has seen his proposed move to Romanian side Galatasaray dramatically collapse at the eleventh hour.
Medical Nightmare Scuppers Deal
The Moroccan international, who cost the Blues £33 million from Ajax in 2020, had been on the verge of joining the Turkish giants after undergoing medical tests in Romania. However, the deal has now spectacularly fallen through following concerning results from his medical examination.
Sources close to the negotiations reveal that Galatasaray officials were left alarmed by issues uncovered during Ziyech's comprehensive health assessment, prompting them to immediately withdraw from the agreement.
From Champions League to Transfer Limbo
This represents another significant setback for the 30-year-old winger, whose Chelsea career has been plagued by inconsistency and fitness concerns since his high-profile arrival from Amsterdam. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Ziyech has struggled to secure regular first-team football at Stamford Bridge.
The failed transfer leaves the Moroccan international in an increasingly precarious position, with Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino having made it clear that Ziyech doesn't feature in his long-term plans for the West London club.
What Next for Chelsea's Forgotten Man?
With the Romanian escape route now closed, several pressing questions emerge:
- Will other European clubs risk signing a player who failed a medical?
- Could Chelsea be forced to terminate his contract to remove him from their wage bill?
- Is there any route back into Pochettino's squad for the talented but troubled winger?
This transfer collapse adds another chapter to what has become a frustrating period for Ziyech, who was once considered one of Europe's most exciting attacking talents during his Ajax heyday.
Chelsea officials are now reportedly scrambling to find alternative solutions for their unwanted asset, with the transfer window's closure rapidly approaching.
