In a recent interview with Canal+, Ashraf Hakimi stressed the crucial importance of his coach in his development and style of play. The right side of Paris Saint-Germain, considered one of the best in his post, has just concluded an exceptional season with 55 games played and 11 goals scored all competitions combined, crowned with numerous trophies including the Champions League. At 26, he is now a serious contender at Ballon d’Or. Hakimi attributed much of this success to Luis Enrique, his coach, who played an essential role both in sport and in human life, focusing on the human dimension of the players and accompanying them in a personalized way. He believes that his coach made him evolve as a player, offering him versatility, freedom and trust, and that he seeks to thank him in return.

Manchester City could relaunch its recruitment efforts at the next summer mercato, seeking to strengthen its workforce after a series of notable arrivals. The Pep Guardiola club is seriously considering joining the services of Rodrygo, a young attacker from Real Madrid, who seems willing to leave the Spanish club. This track is all the more attractive as Rodrygo is a great admirer of his coach. Jack Grealish’s potential start, as well as openings for other players, have created a need for reinforcement in attack. However, Real Madrid is demanding a minimum of 100 million euros to divest the 24-year-old player, a financial challenge for Manchester City.

Matvey Safonov’s future in Paris Saint-Germain is uncertain, despite his arrival in 2024 for 20 million euros. Lucas Chevalier’s arrival questioned his status as a holder, while he had previously played a few matches, notably in the Champions League. His presence could be compromised if Gianluigi Donnarumma stays in Paris. Several options are available to him, including a transfer to MLS or Russia, with clubs such as Spartak Moscow and Zenith St Petersburg mentioned. However, he could also stay at the PSG, where the pressure to play and the need to find a new club for the 2026 World Cup, Russia being excluded from this competition, are less strong. The arrival of Illia Zabarnyi could also influence her decision, given the current geopolitical context.