A new major twist in the Hakimi saga. While his agent kept the doubt alive by stating that “anything can happen” despite a contract until 2029, the truth is much more explosive: Achraf Hakimi has already rejected Real Madrid. Yes, rejected.
Achraf Hakimi gives his answer to Real Madrid: a NO that shakes Spain! According to Diario AS, the Merengues made a move last October by offering him a return in 2026. The result? Hakimi shut the door. Without hesitation.
Trained in Madrid and deeply attached to his city, the Moroccan did not give in to nostalgia. Attracted by Luis Enrique’s project and reassured in his role as a key player at PSG, he preferred to extend his contract until 2029 rather than embark on a Madrid adventure full of uncertainties.
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Officially, his agent plays the card of ambiguity — “he is happy in Paris, but in football, anything can happen” — to maintain the mystery. But the facts speak for themselves: at the decisive moment, Hakimi said no to Real and yes to PSG.
Madrid, in search of a successor for Carvajal, found itself backed into a corner… and had to turn to another big name: Trent Alexander-Arnold. This shows that Hakimi’s refusal had a real impact at the Bernabéu.
The saga is not over… but the choice is clear
While rumors will never completely die down, Real’s latest attempt received a clear response: Achraf Hakimi remains a Parisian. And too bad for Madrid, which has seen one of its former gems turn its back on them.
