In a recent interview with maroca360 Sport, Hervé Renard clearly expressed his choice for this year’s Golden Balloon. He highlights the intense competition between several players, with Ousmane Dembélé considered the great favourite, but also competed with Lamine Yamal, the young talent of FC Barcelona, as well as with his team-mates from Paris Saint-Germain such as Ashraf Hakimi and Vitinha. Renard decided in favour of Ashraf Hakimi, stressing his admiration for the constant evolution of the Parisian law side.

The former Moroccan breeder highlighted Hakimi’s impressive trajectory, passing through prestigious clubs such as Dortmund and Inter Milan before settling in Paris. He believes that this series of transfers reflects the exceptional talent of the player. Renard insists on Hakimi’s regularity and decisive impact in all his performances, considering him one of the best players in the world today.

Saudi Arabia’s player concluded by saying that Ashraf Hakimi is today the best player on the European continent. He highlights his young age (26 years) and the still immense potential to enrich his record. The presentation of the Ballon d’Or will take place on September 22nd, and Renard’s choice adds an additional dimension to this prestigious competition.