Ziyech to stay at Chelsea after PSG move blocked

Ziyech has made 15 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea this season, registering one assist

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech's proposed loan move to Paris St-Germain has been blocked by France's governing body, the LFP.

But PSG sources were critical of Chelsea's conduct, claiming required paperwork was not submitted on time.

Ziyech was in Paris expecting a deal to be confirmed but the registration was not completed and so he will return to Chelsea for the rest of the season.

BBC Sport understand the player contacted Chelsea owner Todd Boehly directly in an effort to resolve the matter, but his pleas were ultimately unsuccessful.

The LFP dismissed PSG's appeal this morning.

Ziyech was the Blues' first signing following their transfer ban in 2020, arriving from Ajax for £33m.

However, they have signed forwards Mykhailo Mudryk, David Datro Fofana, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix this month, in addition to England's Raheem Sterling who joined last summer.

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