After supporting Dembélé internally, Achraf Hakimi speaks on his own chances at the Ballon d'Or. A speaking that changes the game to PSG.
The Golden Ball race in Paris Saint-Germain has just taken a new turn.
While the club's strategy seemed to be moving towards unanimous support in Ousmane Dembélé, Another major claimant came out of the wood. In an interview with Canal+, Achraf Hakimi spoke.
Far from the altruistic speech that was lent to him, The Moroccan side has put things to light on his personal ambitions. A declaration which sounds like an official candidacy, and which proves that in forty days of the verdict, the internal battle has only just begun.
“I think I deserve it too”: Hakimi comes out of silence
The time is no longer for erasure. Asked about his chances, Hakimi was direct: “If I have the opportunity to win it, I think I deserve it too. »» He then unrolled his arguments: “After the historic season I made, there are not many players who scored in the 1/4 final, 1/2 final and final of the Champions League, and as a defender it is even more difficult. »» By emphasizing his statistics “Not normal for a defender”, He even believes that such a profile
“Merit more than an attacker”. The message is clear: the Hakimi campaign is launched.
End of the sacred union strategy?
This position contrasts with the information that circulated a few weeks ago, according to which Hakimi openly supported the candidacy of his friend Ousmane Dembélé internally.
She also intervenes after President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi himself appointed the French striker as his favorite. By choosing to play his personal card, Hakimi puts an end to the idea of a sacred union and recalls that in this individual race, each defends their own interests.
End of the sacred union between Hakimi and Dembélé.
A legitimate ambition, powerful support
We cannot blame Hakimi this ambition.
After a season when he redefined the role of lateral, his file is more than solid. This candidacy is all the more credible since it has immense support, especially on African and Arab continents, where it is a real icon. Unlike his teammate Vitinha,
who publicly expressed his support for Dembélé, Hakimi decided it was time to position himself. It is a mark of character and confidence in his own forces.
The battle for the Ballon d'Or is well launched in Paris
This media outing completely revives the suspense within PSG. If Ousmane Dembélé remains the logical favorite, the assertive candidacy of Achraf Hakimi could weigh in the votes and complicates the club's strategy. Far from hiding, the Moroccan defender decided to “Fall the mask” And to fight to the end for a reward he considers deserves. The race promises to be more open than ever.
