Paris Saint-Germain have claimed that Chelsea are to blame for their inability to complete the signing of Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech.
According to reports, the Ligue 1 leaders were close to securing a loan move for the former Ajax midfielder after he had agreed on all terms to move to the Paris-based club temporarily.
PSG are set to sign Hakim Ziyech, here we go! Deal agreed and unlocked on a loan move until June, NO buy option clause included. 🚨🔴🔵🇲🇦 #PSG
Paris Saint-Germain have deal in place with Chelsea, medical done.
Ziyech only wanted PSG.
✈️ Boarding > Paris @TurkishAirlines pic.twitter.com/CgV6OBfJTV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023
However, the deal collapsed unexpectedly due to Chelsea’s failure “to file the necessary paperwork ahead of the transfer deadline.”
The Athletic reports that Ziyech was left stranded in Paris and prevented from completing the transfer to PSG because Chelsea allegedly failed to submit the necessary documentation in time for the transaction to be finalised.
Due to the delay, the Ligue 1 decision makers were not willing to approve the deal as a result of the late submission of necessary documents, but PSG began the process of appealing their decision by lodging a complaint with the Professional Football League’s (LFP) legal body.
They claimed that the Blues had previously sent incorrect paperwork after all terms had been agreed on. They further alleged that Chelsea sent the correct paperwork twice but without the appropriate signature, but when the right documents were eventually sent, the deadline had passed.
The LFP met earlier today to critically scrutinise the paperwork and discuss the available options, but decided to uphold their initial decision not to sanction the deal.
🚨 It’s over. Hakim Ziyech will NOT join Paris Saint-Germain, deal collapsed — no chance after the appeal has been rejected by LFP.
Paris Saint-Germain, literally furious with the situation with Chelsea after contracts signed but sent too late.
Ziyech, more than disappointed. pic.twitter.com/HZaRqxR6Lc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2023
Chelsea are yet to comment on the strong claims from PSG, with the French champions claiming the decision prevented them from sanctioning other deals like Ismael Gharbi’s temporary switch to Nice.
Ziyech had an outstanding World Cup with Morocco but has struggled to secure a starting spot in Graham Potter’s team with only 15 appearances in all competitions and has yet to score this season.
