Maghnes Akliouche, the 24-year-old French attacking midfielder/winger, joined Paris Saint-Germain from AS Monaco during the summer transfer window on a contract running until 2031. The club has also revealed his squad number: 11.
It is a number that inevitably brings to mind Angel Di Maria, PSG’s all-time leader in assists while wearing the number 11 shirt. It is quite a legacy to live up to—though, of course, other players have worn it too. However, it is also the number Akliouche wore at Monaco. There is no need to read too much into it; it is simply a natural continuation.
