Real Madrid set sights on former defender who will cost no less than €80 million | OneFootball

Real Madrid are already looking beyond the present, and the planning for the 2026-27 season appears to be taking shape.

According to recent reports from Defensa Central, it has come to light that the club has identified Achraf Hakimi as a key target for the future, with the Moroccan international seen as the ideal successor to Dani Carvajal. 

The Spanish veteran, who has been a mainstay at right-back for years, is now approaching the final phase of his career at the Santiago Bernabeu, forcing the club to think ahead.

Hakimi not a stranger

As such, Hakimi is no stranger to Madrid.

A product of La Fabrica, he left the club earlier in his career in search of regular playing time, eventually establishing himself as one of the most dynamic full-backs. 

Now at Paris Saint-Germain, under contract until 2029, Hakimi has developed into a complete modern defender.

Interestingly, the player’s has already reflected on his future ambitions. 

Back in November, the right-back’s representative said that “in football, nothing is impossible. Real Madrid is his home.”

Real Madrid are interested in Hakimi. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

And that return, at least in theory, makes sense, as there is also the added factor of his strong relationship with Kylian Mbappe.

Not a simple operation

However, a move for Hakimi would require renewed negotiations between Real Madrid and PSG, two clubs whose relationship has been complicated in recent years. 

More importantly, the financial aspect could prove decisive. Internally, Madrid are aware that Hakimi would not be available for anything less than €80 million, which is a significant investment, even for a club of their stature.

Furthermore, a potential arrival of Hakimi would inevitably impact the current squad dynamics, particularly at right-back. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has settled well into life at Real Madrid, could suddenly find his role under scrutiny.

However, that is the reality of squad building at a club like Madrid.

No position is ever fully secured, and long-term planning often creates competition where none existed before.