Why Achraf Hakimi refused to play for Spain's explained by his father
Leading Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals, Achraf Hakimi could play for Spain instead of Morocco as he came through Real Madrid's academy as he was born and raised in Getafe. His father reveals why he opted to play for Morocco instead.
Born in Getafe,
Achraf Hakimicame through Real Madrid before a move to Borussia Dortmund as he later played for Inter before eventually landing at
Paris Saint-Germain
.
Being among the best right-backs in the world, Hakimi could be a great addition to Spain whilst he opted to play for
the Atlas Lions.
His father Hassan reveals why he opted to do so, in addition to revealing he could have played for Atletico as well.
Hakimi told
Cadena Ser:<em>
“He did trials for Atletico, they wanted to sign him. They gave him the contract, but we said no because that week we had a meeting with Real Madrid. I preferred that he signed with Real Madrid.
“With the under-19 they called him up to play a game in Fuenlabrada. As soon as he left, he said he doesn’t like it. At this time he was already going to Morocco a lot. He leaves and says ‘I’m not coming back’. I don’t know what happened. He said ‘I don’t like it’. In the car he told me he wasn’t coming back, but he didn’t tell me why.
“I give my son freedom. I thank Spain for everything, I have never said anything bad about Spain. But I prefer that he plays with Morocco.
“When we go down we see that people know us. They tell us ‘don’t be silly, come to your country to see your roots’. My son was born here, grew up here… He is Spanish and feels Spanish.”
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