PSG Begin Contract Talks with Achraf Hakimi

Paris Saint-Germain have begun new contract talks with right-back Achraf Hakimi. According to L'Equipe, the French club has made its first contacts to extend the contract of the 27-year-old defender, which expires in June 2029.

Hakimi is one of Luis Enrique's indispensable players and is also serving as the team's vice-captain, behind Marquinhos. On Friday evening, in PSG's 5-1 win away at Le Havre, he stood out with three goals and two assists.

Head coach Luis Enrique has described Hakimi as 'the best right-back in the world'. In recent weeks, the Paris management has also taken action and made contact with the parties over the player's contract. The club believes the legal process does not pose a problem for its contract planning.

The player, who has worn the Morocco national team shirt 103 times, and his close circle do not want to rush the negotiations. His camp believes they have enough time to consider a new contract. Hakimi joined PSG in the summer of 2022 after Real Madrid and Inter. In February 2025, he signed a new contract that brought a significant increase in his salary.

Meanwhile, the French Court of Cassation approved, at the end of September, the decision to send the rape charge against Hakimi to trial at the regional criminal court. The case is expected to be heard in 2027. The footballer, who is presumed innocent, firmly rejects the accusation made against him.