Will Hakimi face trial for rape in Paris St Germain

BERLIN: Moroccan soccer player Achraf Hakimi, who is currently a defender for Paris Saint-Germain, has said that he would face a rape trial.

The news came when he posted a statement on his social media account, where he again denied the rape case, saying it was an allegation.

In his posted statement found on X, Hakimi said, “Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, even though I deny it and everything proves it’s false.”

He added, “This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims. I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly.”

It may be noted that the Nanterre prosecutor’s office had opened an investigation in 2023 after an allegation of rape was made against him.

The prosecutor confirmed today (Tuesday) that the player’s case had been forwarded for trial.

Following the confirmation, Paris Saint-Germain is now set to face Monaco in Wednesday’s return leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff tie.

Earlier, Hakimi was included into the side squad list published last Tuesday.