Recruited in 2021, the 26-year-old Moroccan international is now linked to Paris Saint-Germain until 2029.
It was expected, it’s (almost) official. As various sources have reported for several weeks, Achraf Hakimi has reached an agreement with PSG for a contract extension. According to the information from The Team it's done.
The Moroccan international (82 caps, 10 goals) of just 26 years old has returned for three more years on the banks of the Seine, until 2029. This is a huge blow for the capital club, which seals the future of one of, if not the best, right-back players in the world.
Questioned this Thursday, at a press conference, Luis Enrique was not in the mood to confirm this status of world number 1 of Achraf Hakimi. He nevertheless took out the proofreading brush and commented on the growing weight of the player in the locker room. “Its place in the world hierarchy? I don't know and I don't really care much about it. In terms of professionalism, he has always been at a very high level. Our idea of the game adapts very well to its characteristics», Explained the Parisian coach, at the PSG Campus in Poissy.
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“Spectacular physical abilities”
And to add: “He has already had very high level seasons in the past. In the locker room, he is gaining weight, he is also an important player in the selection. It's always positive when players are positive leaders, it is necessary to be so by example rather than words and that is what I expect leaders to do, in training and in matches.“. Former Barça coach, Luis Enrique also spoke of “spectacular physical abilities» from his player.
Born in Madrid and trained at Real, Hakimi spent two years on loan at Dortmund and Inter Milan before arriving in Paris in 2021 for just under €70 million. He has already played 113 matches with the red and blue tunic (16 goals, 22 assists). And so many more to come…
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