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Chelsea join Arsenal and PSG in the race for this young £70m defensive star

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Transfer News: Chelsea join the race for Achraf Hakimi

According to transfer news from Daily Mail, Chelsea have joined the race for Achraf Hakimi along with Arsenal and PSG. Inter Milan are holding out for a handsome £70m for the 22-year-old Moroccan defender.

Hakimi came through the ranks at the Real Madrid academy and made his senior debut in 2017. However, it was during his two-year loan stint with Borussia Dortmund that the Moroccan truly announced himself. He then sealed a permanent transfer to Inter Milan in the summer of 2020.

Achraf Hakimi FC Internazionale durante FC Internazionale vs Atalanta BC, Campionato di Calcio Serie A in Milano, Italia, 08 marzo 2021.

Having signed for the Italian giants, Hakimi went on to essay a critical role. The Nerazzurri went on to lift their first Serie A crown in eleven years, guided by Antonio Conte. Despite their title success, Inter Milan are mired in financial difficulties and may be forced to cash in on their key players in the summer.

Interest in Hakimi has grown since his exploits for Inter. PSG were thought to be in the running until his agent dismissed any such links. Arsenal were also among the names after him. Nonetheless, Chelsea have now joined the race for the youngster as they could do with a specialist right-wingback.

Achraf Hakimi of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A football match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at San Siro Stadium in Milano Italy, February 21th, 2021. Photo Andrea Staccioli / Insidefoto andreaxstaccioli

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Hakimi is just 22 years of age. Within this short time, he has played for some of the best clubs in Europe. It speaks volumes about his ability and development. He is someone who looks like the perfect fit for Tuchel’s setup. A move for him should be made at the earliest.

Sourav Ghosh

Full-time football fan, half-time football writer.

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