Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco international footballer, has reacted after a French court confirmed that he will face trial on charges of rape. The case, which dates back to an alleged incident in February 2023, has been under investigation by French authorities.
In a statement released through his legal team, Hakimi said, 'Enfin, je pourrai parler' ('Finally, I can speak'), expressing his determination to present his side of the story in court. The player has consistently denied the allegations, which were brought by a woman who claimed she was assaulted at his home in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt.
The trial date has not yet been set, but the confirmation of the proceedings marks a significant step in the legal process. Hakimi's lawyers have stated that they are confident in his innocence and look forward to a fair hearing.
The case has attracted widespread media attention due to Hakimi's high-profile status as a star player for PSG and the Moroccan national team. The footballer has continued to play for his club during the investigation, with PSG issuing statements of support for their player while respecting the judicial process.
As of June 19, 2026, no further details on the trial timeline have been released. The court has not commented on the specifics of the case, and all parties are bound by French legal confidentiality rules.
