“How Did Real Madrid Let Someone Like Me Leave? It Was Not Me Who Decided That” – Achraf Hakimi Opens Up on Painful Real Madrid Exit After Stunning Club World Cup Victory Over His Former Side 😔
In a night filled with emotion, redemption, and undeniable brilliance, Achraf Hakimi delivered a performance that left fans around the world stunned—and left Real Madrid with more questions than answers. Following his team’s jaw-dropping win over the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup final, the Moroccan star didn’t hold back when asked about his past with Los Blancos.
“How did Real Madrid let someone like me leave? It was not me who decided that,” Hakimi said with a mix of pain and vindication in his voice, sending shockwaves through the football world.
For many fans, it was a moment of bittersweet poetry. Hakimi, who once dreamed of conquering the footballing world with his boyhood club, Real Madrid, had just outclassed them on one of the biggest stages in world football. But instead of celebrating with the club that raised him, he was lifting the trophy against them.
The 26-year-old full-back was absolutely electric on the night—blistering down the flanks, defending with aggression, and even setting up a crucial goal. His performance was a masterclass in modern full-back play, and it only deepened the wounds for Madridistas watching at home.
Hakimi’s departure from Real Madrid has always been a controversial topic. A product of their academy, the Moroccan international showed immense promise during his brief first-team spell but was loaned out to Borussia Dortmund and later sold to Inter Milan—moves many now see as massive misjudgments. His meteoric rise since then has left Real Madrid fans wondering what could have been.
“I never wanted to leave,” Hakimi continued in the post-match press conference, his eyes heavy with emotion. “It wasn’t my choice. I believed in my talent, I gave everything. But sometimes, decisions are made that you can’t control. Tonight, I just wanted to show what they lost.”
And show it he did.
Social media exploded after the final whistle, with fans and pundits alike roasting Real Madrid’s board for allowing such a generational talent to slip through their fingers. Many called it one of the biggest transfer mistakes the club has made in recent years.
One fan wrote: “Hakimi just cooked his old club. Florentino needs to explain this ASAP.”
Another tweeted: “They chose Odriozola over this guy. Let that sink in.”
While Hakimi celebrated with his current teammates, lifting the Club World Cup trophy high above his head, the pain of what could have been still lingered. For Real Madrid, the defeat was more than just a loss—it was a haunting reminder of a decision that may never stop haunting them.
Hakimi’s message was clear: He didn’t walk away from Real Madrid… They pushed him out. And now, they’re paying the price.