Paris Saint Germain Ready to Offload Player With Bad Influence on Kylian Mbappe

Paris Saint Germain Ready to Offload Player With Bad Influence on Kylian Mbappe

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at May 15, 2023 at 3:56 PM
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  • Paris Saint-Germain is convinced Achraf Hakimi has been a bad influence on Kylian Mbappe
  • The Parisians are reportedly prepared to offload the Moroccan to keep the French superstar
  • The embattled Hakimi joined PSG from Inter Milan in a deal worth up to €70 million in 2021

Paris Saint-Germain’s bid to keep Kylian Mbappe at the Parc des Princes Stadium beyond this season has got the club hierarchy seeking to offload players who could be bad influences on the French superstar.

Mbappe has been rumoured to be seeking a way out of the club, with Real Madrid renewing their interest in the forward, who penned a three-year deal with the Parisians last summer.

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Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi share a special friendship but PSG's hierarchy believes the Moroccan defender has been a bad influence on the forward. Photo by Eurasia Sport Images
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According to the Daily Post, some of the PSG hierarchy believe Hakimi has been a harmful influence on Mbappe, and the club is reportedly ready to sell the defender at the end of the season.

The Moroccan and the Frenchman have built a strong friendship since former defender joined PSG from Inter Milan in 2021. The stars have been seen hanging out in different cities.

24-year-old Hakimi is currently being investigated for assault and is also having a difficult time off the pitch, with his marriage to Spanish actress, Hiba Abouk set to end with a divorce.

PSG identify Kylian Mbappe’s replacement

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain could make a swoop for Arsenal target, Moussa Diaby. He is seen as Mbappe’s replacement, should the forward leave the club this summer, Sportskeeda reports.

The French star is reportedly dissatisfied with Christophe Galtier's management blueprint, and could seek a move away from the Parc des Princes next season.

Real Madrid are preparing a whopping €200 million bid for Mbappe, with the Spanish giants renewing their interest in the 24-year-old forward, who snubbed their advances last summer.

Hakimi back to Real Madrid?

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Paris Saint-Germain could lose Achraf Hakimi, as the Moroccan defender is bent on returning to Real Madrid this summer.

Lionel Messi is set to leave the reigning Ligue 1 champions at the end of the season, and Neymar and Mbappe are also rumoured to be open to moves away.

Hakimi is said to remains open to his dream of re-joining Real Madrid, despite PSG’s likely rejection of any immediate interest from the La Liga club.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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