Chelsea star backed to succeed at Barcelona by Blues’ icon: “Would fit in perfectly”

Hakim Ziyech has emerged as a hot topic at Barcelona recently, with the player being linked with a move to Camp Nou.

Formerly of Ajax, Ziyech has become an unwanted figure at Chelsea after the Premier League giants roped in the likes of Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Noni Madueke in an effort to reshuffle the attacking lines.

This has created doubts over the former Ajax ace’s future at Stamford Bridge, and it appears a move away from England beckons, with Barcelona among the clubs interested in his services.

In the midst of speculations, former Chelsea star Ruud Gullit has commented on Ziyech’s future, backing the Moroccan international to succeed at Barcelona.

“I would love to see Ziyech at Barça, he would fit in perfectly. He just needs to play on the right wing, and in Spain, he could be back to his best,” said Gullit (h/t SPORT), who had spent three years at Chelsea from 1995 to 1998, featuring in over 50 matches.

Although Gullit expects Ziyech to succeed at Barça, his desire to see the former Ajax starlet operate at right-wing might only be a far-fetched wish, as Xavi Hernandez has already found immense success by employing Ousmane Dembele in the same position.

The Frenchman has been one of Barça’s top performers this season. Not to mention, there is significant competition, with Raphinha also vying for the position.

That said, the addition of Ziyech could prove to be a boon for Xavi, who would welcome more options in the attacking department, given the fact that both Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati have yet to perform to their full potential.

But it remains to be seen whether Barcelona manage to secure the services of the Moroccan international, especially in the midst of their issues with Financial Fair Play regulations that have crippled their powers in the transfer market.