Paris Saint-Germain has issued an official statement backing defender Achraf Hakimi following a Court of Cassation ruling on Wednesday. The club reaffirmed its support for the Morocco international while emphasizing the presumption of innocence as legal proceedings continue.
PSG’s Unwavering Position on Hakimi
PSG reinforced its stance in a statement to Le Parisien, stating that “Achraf Hakimi has always firmly contested the facts he is accused of” and remains “presumed innocent to this day.” The Parisian outfit has maintained this position since the outset of the affair and confirmed it will continue backing its defender throughout the ongoing legal process.
The club’s public backing arrives after the Court of Cassation’s decision on Wednesday, 23 September, which confirmed Hakimi’s referral to the departmental criminal court of Hauts-de-Seine. PSG’s statement signals no change in the club’s operational approach toward the player, who continues to reject all allegations levelled against him.
Hakimi’s Legal Defence Remains Active
The international has consistently denied the accusations throughout the case. His legal team has issued separate statements distinct from PSG’s corporate response, maintaining his denial as the proceedings move toward the criminal court stage.
What PSG’s Statement Signals About Club Priorities
By issuing this formal backing, PSG has chosen to align itself publicly with Hakimi’s position rather than distance itself from the case. The decision reflects the club’s commitment to supporting players through legal uncertainty, a choice that carries both institutional and commercial weight. PSG’s repeated emphasis on presumption of innocence and Hakimi’s denials frames the matter as one requiring patience through the judicial system rather than immediate consequences at the sporting level. The club has not suspended, benched, or sidelined the 26-year-old, signalling operational continuity regardless of the legal calendar ahead.
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