Ajax star Donny van de Beek has backed team-mate Hakim Ziyech to shine at Chelsea ahead of his move this summer.
The Blues have confirmed that a deal has been agreed between the two clubs which will see Ziyech - a top target of Lampard's last month - move to west London this summer for a fee of around £38million.
Personal terms are still to be discussed with the Moroccan international, though that is not expected to be a problem.
Ajax manager Erik ten Hag expressed his surprise this week that the Dutch side had been able to keep hold of Ziyech for so long, and Van de Beek - who has also long been tipped to leave Amsterdam - has backed the 26-year-old to thrive in Frank Lampard's side.
"I wish him everything and I hope he will do very well there," Van de Beek told VoetbalPrimeur.
"It is a step he deserves in my opinion. It is a fantastic football player, so I am confident that he will do well. I think it’s a very nice club with a lot of young players that can grow.
"I think Hakim will certainly be in place. Everyone of course has their opinion about that, but I think it’s a nice club for him."
Chelsea tried to agree a deal which would have seen Ziyech move last month but the Dutch champions did not want to lose such an influential player halfway through the season.
