According to information relayed by Bruno Salomon, Paris Saint-Germain has scheduled a phone call this evening with Achraf Hakimi (27 years old) and Ibrahim Mbaye (17 years old) to precisely set their return date to training after the 2025 AFCON. The club’s objective is to coordinate the collective resumption according to each individual’s recovery, without unnecessary tension in communication around the group.
INFO @iciparisidf: Le PSG a prévu un point téléphonique ce soir avec Achraf Hakimi et Ibrahim Mbaye pour convenir de leur date de retour à l’entraînement après la CAN #SCPPSG
— Bruno Salomon (@bruno_salomon) January 19, 2026
PSG’s communication in this matter follows a pragmatic and measured approach. After an international competition such as the Africa Cup of Nations, each player returns with a unique balance of physical fatigue and mental demands. Scheduling a simple phone call to agree on return dates allows the club to avoid media speculation or premature announcements.
This places the discussion on an individual level, between the medical/technical staff and the player, giving flexibility to tailor the return based on the player’s actual condition rather than a rigid calendar. This approach also shows that PSG is not seeking to impose a standardized return, but rather to balance the collective sporting needs with the physical well-being of the players, reducing the risk of relapse or injury. It is a sober yet coherent strategy, in line with a club that manages a top-level squad with care and method.
