Ziyech “fails” medical exams and Al-Nassr cancels contract

the transfer of Ziyech for the Al-Nassrleaving the chelseato join the team of Cristiano Ronaldo, was considered confirmed by several sources. However, according to the newspaper ‘daily mail‘, the hiring will be canceled by the Saudis. According to the publication, the Moroccan striker did not pass the medical tests, which indicated a problem with his knee.

This week, the player underwent some physical tests, which are part of the protocol for new hires. However, Ziyech had a serious problem detected in his knee, which led to the Saudi club withdrawing from the transfer. According to the English publication, Al-Nassr would have even received the money invested in the striker refunded.

The Saudi club had already settled all the details of the negotiation with Chelsea, foreseeing a contract lasting until June 2026. However, the signing had not yet been made official, precisely because the Moroccan had not yet undergone all the necessary medical tests to the signing of the new bond.

It is noteworthy that this is the second luscious negotiation involving the Moroccan striker. In the window at the beginning of the year, the player was awake and practically confirmed with the PSG. However, due to a delay in sending the documents, the French club was unable to make the transfer official, leaving Ziyech at Chelsea.

Therefore, it is still not known for sure what Ziyech’s fate will be. On the other hand, Al-Nassr, which has been moving the transfer market, should go after a new target to replace the Moroccan. So far, the Saudi club hopes to announce the coach soon Luis Castroof Botafogoand the midfield Brozovicfrom the Inter Milan.