Arriving at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021 from Inter Milan, Achraf Hakimi (25 years old) slowly became an executive at the Ile-de-France club. Performing well on the pitch, the Moroccan right-back was also helped by his friend and teammate Kylian Mbappé. Very close, the two men have a close relationship and do not hide it. Accomplices on and off the field, the two men quickly became friends. An important relationship in the eyes of Achraf Hakimi who returned to it in the show This Is Paris on “bein Sports”. “In football you have a lot of teammates, you play with a lot of different players, but in the end there are few who are real friends because one leaves the club then the other leaves the club. In Kylian’s case, it’s a real connection between us. As soon as I arrived, he helped me a lot, especially to integrate me. He gave me a helping hand when I needed it and it’s not easy, especially with his status as a world star. So I’m grateful to him for helping me a lot because I didn’t speak the language and I didn’t know anyone.” he declared in particular.
The one who played 14 matches this season for 4 goals and 4 offerings also explained that this special relationship and this great friendship facilitate their complicity on the field. Complementary and benefiting from good automation, they easily manage to evolve together and this is reflected. “We talk the same type of football, we quickly get on the same wavelength. We know exactly where and when we want the ball, just by looking at each other. So it’s easy to play together” explained Achraf Hakimi. A strong tandem for Paris Saint-Germain which will be useful throughout the season in order to achieve high objectives in Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Champions League.
