Well, well, well—Akliouche, the midfielder many had already mentally photoshopped into Manchester City blue or PSG‘s star-studded lineup, is suddenly giving Monaco fans something they weren’t prepared for: hope. After securing a top-three Ligue 1 finish and Champions League qualification, the 23-year-old has dropped a curveball, saying he’d be happy to stay. Cue the collective gasp in Paris.
Let’s be honest—this guy has been on more wishlists than a PS5 during lockdown. Yet Akliouche, Monaco’s slick-footed creator with five goals and ten assists, is considering the unthinkable: loyalty. In 2025. Who does that?
Akliouche Staying at Monaco? Football’s Plot Twist of the Month
Football’s silly season is already revving up, and Akliouche was tipped to be Monaco’s summer cash cow. PSG circled. Manchester City sniffed. Even Manchester United batted an eye. But instead of packing his bags, Akliouche turned the tables with a calm “Why not?” when asked about staying put. That’s the football equivalent of replying “k” to a transfer offer.
Imagine: Monaco gets Champions League nights, and they also get to keep their midfield magician. Somewhere, a PSG scout is weeping into his spreadsheet.
Akliouche Could Be Monaco’s Summer Power Play
While Pep Guardiola searches for Kevin De Bruyne’s spiritual successor and Erik ten Hag (or his replacement) tries to plug midfield holes bigger than United’s title hopes, Monaco may just pull off a masterstroke by doing nothing. Just keeping Akliouche would feel like a blockbuster signing.
He’s not just numbers on a stat sheet—though five goals and ten assists aren’t bad at all—he’s rhythm, vision, and flair. And apparently, now he’s also faithful. Or maybe just cleverly weighing options with a poker face that’d make even Neymar blink.
Akliouche and Monaco: A Love Story Still Being Written?
Saturday night’s fixture against Lens might be a footnote in the season for many, but for Monaco fans, it’s another chance to fall for Akliouche all over again. Whether he stays or jumps ship, one thing’s clear: the man knows how to keep a club (and half of Europe) on its toes.
Let’s see who blinks first.
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