The 25-year-old right-back, who has already represented Morocco 75 times, has made it clear that he wants to participate in the Olympic football tournament this summer.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is reportedly considering allowing their star right-back Achraf Hakimi to participate in the Olympic tournament during the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer. The French sports daily L’Équipe reported on Tuesday that the club is open to letting the 25-year-old Moroccan international represent his country at the Olympics. Unlike some of his PSG teammates, such as Bradley Barcola and Warren Zaïre-Emery, who have been selected to represent France at the European Championship, Hakimi has no other international commitments this summer besides the Olympics.
PSG’s new coach Luis Enrique had previously stated that decisions regarding players’ participation in the Olympics would be made on a case-by-case basis, considering both the club’s and the player’s interests. Hakimi, who has represented Morocco at two World Cups and three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, sees the Olympics as a unique opportunity he wants to experience at least once in his career. The defender, who has earned 75 caps for his country, has expressed his desire to participate in the Olympic football tournament, which will take place from July 24 to August 9. By allowing Hakimi to participate in the Olympics, PSG aims to strengthen their relationship with the player, whose contract runs until 2026.
Despite the impending departure of his close friend Kylian Mbappé, Hakimi has expressed his commitment to the Parisian club. This news will be a boost for the coach of the Moroccan Olympic team, Tarik Sektioui, who will now have one of the country’s most prominent players at his disposal. Sektioui will now focus on selecting the other two players over 23 who can strengthen the Olympic team.
Morocco World News
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