Incoming Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech says Frank Lampard convinced him to move to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues in February agreed a £37.8million deal to sign the Ajax winger, who was reportedly being courted by a number of clubs across Europe.
With the Eredivisie being cancelled last week, Ziyech's expected arrival at Stamford Bridge on July 1 has been confirmed and the Morrocan has lifted the lid on the negotiations which convinced him to make the move.
"Now, everything feels right," Ziyech told Voetbal International.
"Chelsea is a very big and nice club. There are a lot of talented youngsters, which puts me in a position I'm used to after the last three and a half years at Ajax. It suits me well.
"Chelsea has a coach who loves attacking and attractive football in Frank Lampard. I feel the same way. We had some good talks. Lampard is really calm and presented himself well. We immediately felt a connection, which also convinced me to make this decision.
'Therefore, now is the time to make a move. I'm ready, also as a person. It will be a new phase of my life to be further away from my family and friends in London.
"I don't see it as a struggle, quite the opposite actually. I'm really looking forward to it. I will give it my utmost, and will learn so many new things that will make me grow even further."
