Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has finally addressed the viral claims that his mother is in charge of his money and assets, offering a detailed explanation that has reignited debate on social media. In an interview clip posted on Instagram on 24 July 2026, Hakimi clarified that the arrangement is not linked to his marriage or any marital dispute, but rather stems from the early days of his professional football career.
Why Hakimi’s Mother Manages His Finances
According to Hakimi, the situation began when he started his professional football career at a very young age, before he was legally old enough to open or operate a bank account. Because of that limitation, his mother stepped in to manage his finances on his behalf. He explained that during those early years, he was already earning significant sums of money and consistently relied on his mother for guidance and advice.
Beyond that, Hakimi noted that his mother had always been the person who ran their household, and she handled that responsibility with diligence and care. Over time, the family simply continued with the same arrangement. "She was good and responsible at it, so they just let her do everything," he said.
Social Media Reactions
The interview clip quickly drew a wave of reactions from Nigerian social media users, with many finding humour in the situation, while others offered their own commentary on relationships and trust. One user, @sonaghedo, commented: "Women will call him mummy's boy now and gets angry." Another, @kyngslie, wrote: "No try am for CWO leader hand. She go use your asset prove point for church." User @chinedu_raneluniversal added: "Women go happy to have a son like this but will never wish for husband like this..know this and know peace.. so men protect yourself." Others like @iszzyboii called it "Legendary," while @big_amadioha stated: "As it should be." @votejuice_man shared: "Nobody gone be good to you past your mama omo."
Hakimi’s Legal Challenges
In related news, Hakimi was expected to face trial in France over allegations of sexual assault connected to an incident dating back to 25 February 2023, after a woman lodged a complaint with police in Nogent-sur-Marne. The Morocco captain posted a statement on X, insisting that he is innocent and described himself as a "soft target" while stating that he had been waiting for the opportunity to clear his name since the beginning of the case.
