Mason Mount Admits to be Unbothered by the Presence of Hakim Ziyech

DBasia.news –  Mason Mount, young Chelsea midfielder, claimed he did not feel threatened by Hakim Ziyech’s arrival at Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old player claimed he could not wait to play with Ziyech next season.

Ziyech is the first player brought in by Frank Lampard and will officially become Chelsea’s property as of July 1, 2020. To secure Ziyech’s services from Ajax, the Blues had to disburse funds of 45 million Euros.

“Two years ago, I was able to play in the Netherlands on loan. So, more or less I know the quality he has and his ability as a professional footballer, “Mason Mount said as quoted on the Mirror page

“Hakim Ziyech is the latest world class player who will play at Chelsea. So, I feel thrilled as I will train with him and hopefully we can play together on the field, “he concluded.

In the last few seasons, Ziyech has indeed become a key game of Ajax. Ziyech also became one of the keys to the success of Ajax’s young squad who successfully advanced to the Champions League semifinals in the 2018/19 season.

This season, Ziyech was able to show his best performance for De Godenzoden. The Moroccan national team player successfully contributed six goals and 12 assists from a total of 31 in the Dutch League. This contribution successfully brought Ajax to the top of the Dutch league table.