Dortmund fight Real Madrid to keep Achraf Hakimi Real Madrid Los Blancos keen for 2020/21 return

Achraf Hakimi has seemingly reserved a place in Real Madrid's squad for next season, after putting in a string of impressive performances on loan at Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

At the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, he could provide valuable competition for first choice right back Dani Carvajal, who has already seen off challenges coming from many players over the years.

This season Hakimi has already played 25 games, in which he has scored six goals and notched five assists, surprisingly high numbers for a right back.

Four of those goals were scored Champions League, only adding to the hype surrounding him.

It will come as no surprise then that Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc wants to keep the Madrid born defender in Germany.

"We have expressed our interest several times in extending Achraf's deal after next summer," Zorc said.

"But it is not the time to make a decision on that now. Ultimately, it depends on Real Madrid, but a decision has not yet been made. We will talk in the coming weeks or months."

Indeed, with Dortmund Hakimi is a nailed on starter, something that would not be guaranteed at the Bernabeu, but with Real Madrid's directors now being convinced of his quality, the prospect will likely return to the Spanish capital next season.