The transfer market is in turmoil, and a new saga has just broken into the open. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has dropped a bombshell by proposing a colossal €100 million offer to repatriate Achraf Hakimi, the club’s former star, currently at Paris Saint-Germain. This proposal comes with a tempting contract running until 2023, with a salary that would make Hakimi the second-highest-paid player in the Real Madrid squad, just behind the established stars. However, the Moroccan full-back’s response was as unexpected as it was scathing, leaving Pérez speechless and forced to digest a resounding setback.
Hakimi, who trained at Real Madrid’s Castilla youth academy, left the club in 2020 to join Inter Milan, before establishing himself as one of the best full-backs in the world at PSG. His return to the Bernabéu seemed like a dream come true for Pérez, who saw him as the ideal successor to strengthen the right flank of Madrid’s defense. The €100 million offer, well above the norm for a defender, reflects the president’s ambition to rebuild a team capable of dominating Europe. But Hakimi, clearly committed to his Parisian project, did not mince his words. According to sources close to him, he politely but firmly declined the offer, stating his desire to continue shining in PSG colors and to commit to a long-term contract with the French club.
This rejection is a blow to Pérez, who is used to getting what he wants in the transfer market. Hakimi’s reaction, described as a mixture of respect and determination, surprised observers. Some see it as proof of the 25-year-old’s maturity, who prioritizes stability and a clear sporting project over a nostalgic return to his youth club. Others believe this decision could be influenced by past tensions with Real Madrid, where Hakimi lacked the confidence needed to establish himself in his early days.
For PSG, this episode strengthens the club’s position, which has no intention of letting go of its star. Parisian president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi can rub his hands: Hakimi’s loyalty is a strong signal at a time when the club is looking to consolidate its squad to aim for the Champions League. As for Madrid, Pérez will have to rethink his plans. This setback could encourage him to turn to other targets, but it leaves a bitter taste in the Spanish capital. The Hakimi saga is far from over, and the coming months promise more twists and turns.
