A Step Back Isn’t the End

For most players, being sold by Real Madrid can feel like the end, but for Achraf Hakimi, it was just the beginning…

Back in 2020, Real let the Moroccan full-back go for €40 million - a decision shaped by the financial hit of COVID, with the club desperate to bring in cash.

They also had no shortage of right-back options either:

Carvajal, Odriozola, Vazquez, Nacho, and even Militao could all play there.

But there was more going on.

Hakimi reportedly felt ignored after returning from a brilliant loan at Dortmund.

Zidane, someone he saw as a mentor, never even sat down with him to discuss his future.

It was a quiet goodbye that stung.

Yet instead of sulking, Hakimi saw the move to Inter Milan as a launchpad, and he took off.

He thrived in Serie A, won the league, then made his big move to PSG, where he’s now considered by many as the best right-back in world football.

Hakimi didn’t let Madrid define his ceiling.

He understood that sometimes, it’s not about the club letting you go. It’s about you finding the right place to grow.

And if you’ve ever been overlooked or let go, don’t see it as rejection - see it as your chance to rise and put in the extra hours to ensure you’re ready for when that moment arrives!

Stay Effective! 🔴
your Train Effective Team