It’s been confirmed! Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi from Inter. He follows in the footsteps of Gianluigi Donnarumma, another player who played at San Siro last season. This new and improved defence is expected to be further bolstered by the arrival of Sergio Ramos.OFFICIAL: Morocco full back Achraf Hakimi joins PSG after a title-winning season at Inter 📝 pic.twitter.com/577Xr7d2uJ— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 6, 2021 The 22-year-old Morocco defender, who also has Spanish nationality, signed a five-year contract and is tied the club from the French capital until 30 June 2026.”I feel a great sense of pride today. After Spain, Germany and Italy, Paris Saint-Germain offers me the chance to discover a new championship with one of the most prestigious clubs in the world. I can’t wait to meet my new teammates, the fans and experience the incredible colour and passion inside the Parc des Princes. I share the same big ambitions as the coaching staff and my teammates and will do everything I can to deliver what is expected of me.”He was only unemployed for a day: Sergio Ramos signs for Paris Saint-GermainBorn in Madrid, Hakimi joined the Real Madrid youth academy at seven years of age in 2006. From 2015, he played for the club’s U19 side in the UEFA Youth League before joining the Real Madrid Castilla squad in the Spanish third division for the 2016-17 campaign. The right-back made his first appearances for the first-team a year later, and was a member of the squad that won the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. He was then loaned for two seasons to Borussia Dortmund. In 2020, he joined Inter Milan, making 37 league appearances, scoring seven goals and providing ten assists as the Nerazzurri were crowned Serie A champions.Welcome to 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠, @AchrafHakimi! 🎥🔴🔵 #WelcomeAchraf pic.twitter.com/H7qzyt1G8B— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 6, 2021 Financial problems at Inter saw the championship-winning squad dissipate quickly, with Ashley Young, Daniele Padelli, Antonio Canderva and Matteo Politano all following their manager Antonio Conte out of the club. Hakimi’s departure will help Inter bring in needed money to help the club settle debts.
