Among the 30 finalists for this year's Ballon d'Or, Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi expressed his desire to win the prestigious award, but underlined that his priority remains collective success. After PSG's historic victory against Manchester City in the Champions League, the actress spoke to CBS, highlighting her hope of seeing a player from the French club lift the trophy again in Paris.
Hakimi, who finished sixth last season at the end of a table dominated by his teammate Ousmane Dembélé, said he wanted another triumph in Paris. “I hope that a PSG player can bring this trophy to Paris and that we can celebrate it with the fans and with the team,” he said, making it clear that the award is a shared goal and not just a personal one.
The Moroccan winger specified that, although the Ballon d'Or is a special award coveted by all, his main happiness comes from participating in the collective titles. "What if I hope to win it? It's a special award, everyone wants to win it, but even if I don't succeed I'm very happy to have been nominated," he added, highlighting his gratitude for the nomination and his dedication to teamwork.
PSG, who have consolidated their position as a European powerhouse, continue to focus on high-level results, while Hakimi remains focused on the upcoming challenges. The club has already shown its willingness to compete in all competitions, with the aim of winning more trophies and consolidating its reputation on the international stage.
Looking to the future, the full-back is ready to continue giving his all for PSG, with the hope that the team can reach new heights. His statement highlights the importance of maintaining the balance between individual ambitions and collective goals, a theme that resonates with the current mentality of the Parisian club.