Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, defender of Paris Saint-Germain, recalled his memories of the period when Argentine legend Lionel Messi played with the French team, highlighting his sudden actions in the dressing room and the nature of his relationships with his teammates.
In statements reported by the “Sport Skida” website, Hakimi expressed his astonishment at Messi’s calm and his impressive way of managing the locker room.
The Moroccan star said: “Building a technical relationship with Lionel Messi is very easy. I give him the ball and then I run, and in turn he passes in the right way and in the right place, but in the dressing room it was a surprise. In my opinion. »
He continued: “He has a surprising way of dealing. He is simple and calm, which is unexpected from the best player in the world. Playing alongside him was a dream for me. He continued: “We have been waiting for a legend like this. » Messi to get a special place in the locker room But he prefers to stay calm and not get angry, even in the most difficult moments.
Messi and Hakimi featured in 59 matches for Paris Saint-Germain, where the duo won two French league titles and another French Super Cup title, but dream of winning the Champions League title for the first time time in the club’s history has not yet been achieved. .
Ashraf Hakimi concluded his remarks by saying: “I didn’t expect him to leave Barcelona. When I heard Messi coming here, I didn’t know what to say. Playing alongside him was a dream for me, I played alongside many great players. the only one I miss is Messi, I’m proud. “I have the honor of playing alongside him. »
Hakimi joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021 from Inter Milan for €68 million, becoming one of the France team’s most notable players ever since, playing 125 matches in various competitions, during which he scored 15 goals. goals, while providing 21 assists.
The same year, Paris Saint-Germain acquired the services of Lionel Messi after the end of his contract with Barcelona, on a free contract during which he spent two years at the Parc des Princes, during which he played 75 matches. through various competitions, in which he scored 32 goals, while providing 35 assists, before leaving on another free deal in 2023, he headed to Inter Miami of the United States .
