Report: 29-year-old Chelsea star prepared to take pay cut to leave Stamford Bridge in January

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Reports from Italy have claimed that Hakim Ziyech is prepared to take a pay cut in order to finalise a move away from Chelsea.

According to Gazzetta, AC Milan are preparing a bid that will see him move to Italy on a loan move, with an option to make it permanent.

The last couple of seasons have been pretty stagnant for Ziyech and his career. Neither Thomas Tuchel or Graham Potter has seen him in their plans as a key player this season in particular.

The 29-year-old has made just one start since the former Brghton manager made the switch to Stamford Bridge, with that coming in the League Cup game against Manchester City where rotation was clear to see.

This has fuelled reports that he is pushing for an exit from the Premier League, with it also fair to say he has not lived up to the hype when he has been trusted with gametime.

Ziyech willing to take pay cut

Gazzetta are now reporting that he is even willing to lower his wages in order to secure a move away from the club as early as next month.

Currently, Ziyech’s focus will solely be on the World Cup, as he is looking to make history with Morocco.

After being welcomed back into the international picture, the Chelsea man has taken responsibility as the African side’s talisman, leading them to a quarter-final at the expense of both Belgium and Spain.

If the winger had shown a similar fight and desire at club level as he has during this tournament, then he may have been handed more opportunities to star in West London.

Christian Pulisic may also be facing a similar fate when he returns to Chelsea training. He has enjoyed the World Cup with USA, showing he can be the leader of an attack on the big stage.