If Mauricio Pochettino is appointed Chelsea manager he will push to sign PSG star Achraf Hakimi
If Mauricio Pochettino is hired as the new Chelsea manager, he will attempt to recruit Achraf Hakimi by using his connections at Paris Saint-Germain.
The Argentine manager is eager to use the transfer market to bring in the player he wants according to TEAMtalk (h/t Express). The Blues have been informed that PSG are trying to unload a number of players, including Hakimi and Pochettino is seeking to take advantage of it.
The former PSG manager impressed the Chelsea board during negotiations and is now likely to be named the next Blues boss. Chelsea have made significant investments in players, bringing many big names to the club.
After discussions with many managers, the West Londoners will hope that their new manager can revitalize the team next season. The right manager can get the team to fly.
The choice for the manager has been straightforward because of the favourable vibe around Pochettino, especially with Julian Nagelsmann withdrawing from the race and Luis Enrique’s extreme demand for authority.
Hakimi is a proven star who is excellent going forward. A decent defender, he is the epitome in Ligue 1 of the modern day full-back. In 25 league games for PSG this year, Hakimi has scored four goals and provided three assists.
Hakimi has established himself as one of Europe’s finest right-backs, and his acquisition would be the icing on the cake considering his offensive and defensive prowess. Additionally, he’ll be a fierce competitor for Reece James’ right-back spot during games. He would flourish under the Argentine boss since he has experience playing for Pochettino.
However, his acquisition would also seem superfluous given that we have already acquired Malo Gusto from Olympique Lyonnais, making him one of the three right-backs we will have in total.
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Therefore, it would be wiser for the club to seek signings for the upcoming season of a defensive midfielder and a striker.