Kylian Mbappé smiles. The French star is finally at Real Madrid and it seems that in the future he could have his great friend in the dressing room. If you remember his games at PSG, there was a complicity with a former Real Madrid player who could soon return home. Even more so after Dani Carvajal's injury.
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal suffered a serious injury in the match against Villarreal that will keep him out of action for almost a year. In the final minutes of the match, Carvajal tried to clear a ball, but ended up hitting the air, causing a tear of the ligaments in his knee in three areas.
This loss is a hard blow for Carlo Ancelotti, who is left with few options to cover the position. Lucas Vázquez is the only direct alternative, but his origins as a winger leave uncertainty about whether he'll be able to meet the defensive demands.
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Given this situation, a possible solution to reinforce the team's right-back position could come in the next winter transfer window. All eyes are on Kylian Mbappé's great friend: Achraf Hakimi. The former Real Madrid player, currently at PSG, has seen the door open for his return to the Spanish capital. Hakimi has held talks with Florentino Pérez and doesn't hide his desire to wear the white shirt again.
Eduardo Inda, a journalist with close contacts with Real Madrid, revealed in his interview with El Chiringuito de Jugones that Hakimi is willing to return. According to Inda, the Moroccan player is unhappy with his situation at PSG, where he hasn't fit in well with his coach and is tired of life in Paris. In addition, his contract at the Parisian club expires in 2026 and this is something that could complicate negotiations. However, the player's willingness to return to the Santiago Bernabéu could be key to the operation moving forward.
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Another factor that could facilitate Hakimi's return is his close friendship with Kylian Mbappé. This relationship strengthens the possibility that PSG will agree to negotiate his exit, although, after tension between both clubs over the Mbappé case, it won't be easy. Even so, Real Madrid urgently need reinforcements on the right flank. Hakimi, with his experience in elite teams such as Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and PSG itself, appears to be the ideal candidate.
Real Madrid fans fondly remember the Moroccan full-back, who came through the club's youth system. He also had a brief time in the first team before leaving for German football. Now, with Carvajal injured and the limitations in the Real Madrid defence, Hakimi's return is gaining strength. And even more so if Mbappé can help.
