PSG Could Lose Hakimi Because of the South American Players

DBasia.news – French journalist Daniel Riolo claims Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Achraf Hakimi is desperate to leave the French giants.

The Moroccan joined the Ligue 1 side from Inter Milan in a deal worth 60 million euros in the summer transfer window last year. Riolo claims the 23-year-old feels uncomfortable at the Parc des Princes.

The former Inter Milan defender has been a key member of Mauricio Pochettino’s starting line-up at PSG. However, Riolo claims the right-back ‘want to leave’ the club because of the treatment he has received from the South American players.

Riolo told RMC Sport: “Hakimi was so scared. So much so that South Americans no longer talk to him. He wants out.”

PSG have a number of South American players in their squad, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Marquinhos, Leandro Paredes and Keylor Navas. The club manager, Pochettino is also South American.

Hakimi has been one of the bright lights for PSG this season. The French giants signed Gianluigi Donnarumma, Messi, Sergio Ramos, Hakimi and Geroginio Wijnaldum last summer. Despite the arrivals of the likes of Messi and Ramos, the Moroccan defender is arguably the club’s best signing.

He has scored three goals and provided four assists in 32 appearances for Pochettino’s side in all competitions.

The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the best modern full-backs in world football over the past two years.