Forget Kante as £100,000K a-week Chelsea star set to become a ‘provider of assists’ to Cristiano Ronaldo if he completes Saudi move
Saudi giants Al Nassr have reportedly shortlisted Chelsea attacker Hakim Ziyech as a potential provider of chances for Cristiano Ronaldo amid a potential move.
The Portuguese icon has been at Mrsool Park since January and has impressed in Saudi. The 38-year-old has netted 14 goals in 19 games across competitions for Al Nassr.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to help guide Faris Najd to the Saudi Pro League title. They missed out by five points to Al Ittihad, but they did finish with a higher goalscoring tally.
Ziyech, meanwhile, has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea, and his future at Stamford Bridge is in doubt. The 30-year-old started just nine of 24 games this season, providing three assists.
The Morrocan was heralded as one of Europe’s best creative wingers during his time at former club Ajax. He provided 81 assists in 165 appearances at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
Ziyech has two years left on his contract but could become the latest high-profile name to head to the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival has been the catalyst for an injection of world-class talent in the Middle East.
His former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and Ziyech’s Chelsea teammate N’Golo Kante have joined Saudi champions Al Ittihad. It seems the Saudi league have next set its sights on the Blues attacker.