Paris Saint Germain has authorized Achraf Hakimi to compete in the Paris Olympic Games, as reported by the newspaper L’Équipe and confirmed by AS. The right-back really wanted to represent Morocco in the Olympic event, especially after the fiasco of the last African Cup and, not having to play in any national team tournament during the summer, the capital club has finally agreed to loan him out for the tournament.
Unlike Achraf, Neither Warren Zaïre-Emery nor Bradley Barcola, eligible for Henry in France, should appear on the Les Bleus squad for the Paris Olympics, since before, in Germany, they will play the Euro Cup, so the physical load could be disproportionate. PSG could have loaned Mbappé to the Games, in fact it was a topic of conversation during the negotiations for his renewal, but by not renewing and leaving, his presence no longer depends on the current Ligue 1 champion.
PSG wanted to reward Achraf’s commitment and reinforce the bond that unites both parties. Despite the fact that it was suspected throughout the season that the right back could leave next yearthe reality right now is that both player and club are in a cordial relationship that is confirmed by the presence of the former Real Madrid player at the Olympic Games.
Morocco, semi-finalist of the last World Cup, one of the teams with the greatest potential in Africa, if not the one with the most, will try to surprise in Paris, a city in which the Moroccan diaspora is notable. Achraf will surely miss the start of Ligue 1, because after the Olympic tournament, which ends on August 10, he will enjoy a short vacation to recover. A decision that has been well received in the French capital.
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