Getting Closer To Inter, Hakimi Says Goodbye To Dortmund

Achraf Hakimi (Twitter @Achraf Hakimi)

JAKARTA - Achraf Hakimi said goodbye to Borussia Dortmund. The Real Madrid full-back is getting closer to joining Inter.

The Nerazzurri chief executive Beppe Marotta confirmed at the weekend a deal is being made for the 21-year-old. He reportedly arrived in Milan for a medical on Tuesday morning Italian time.

Hakimi has become a star for Dortmund this season, having joined on loan for two years from La Liga giants Real Madrid in 2018. Now, he is saying goodbye to the Bundesliga club ahead of his move to Serie A.

"The time has come to close a very beautiful stage in my life. After two wonderful years, I am ready to leave the club that has given me so much joy," wrote Hakimi on Twitter and Instagram.

"From the first moment, the care and concern of the club and city was extraordinary. Now I know that I had the right to choose Dortmund as my home two years ago.

"I want to thank all my teammates, the coaching staff and all the club staff for the love and trust they show in me every moment.

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- achrafhakimi (@AchrafHakimi) June 30, 2020

"I also want to thank the incredible fans who have supported us unconditionally in every game.

“I will never forget (Glebe Wand's) exquisite yellow wall.

"Finally, I want to thank my family and friends for supporting me all the time.

"I hope one day our paths will meet again. See you Borussia Dortmund!"

Arriving at Real Madrid at the age of nine, Hakimi knows the club well and is also aware that he will be a cover for Dani Carvajal on the right side of the Los Blancos defense. Since joining Real Madrid's senior team, no one has been able to shift Carvajal's position.

After serving a two-year loan period with Dortmund, Hakimi is now making his choice to join Inter Milan. The player of Moroccan descent is reportedly set to sign a five-year contract with Inter for a transfer value of 40 million euros (Rp.638 billion).