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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), one of the most renowned soccer clubs in the world, has seen many talented players grace its ranks. From iconic legends to rising stars, PSG has always been a breeding ground for top-tier talent. And currently, the team has one of the best players out there, Kylian Mbappe. However, for one former player leaving PSG got her into a much healthier environment.

The player in question is a former PSG and FC Barcelona star Kheira Hamraoui. Hamraoui’s stint at PSG began in 2021, filled with hopes and ambitions. Unfortunately, her time at the club was marred by controversies and incidents that ultimately pushed her towards seeking a new path in June 2023. Also, she believes that she has now found solace in her new venture.

Former PSG star is happy after leaving the French giants

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The unfortunate incident that sparked the unraveling of Hamraoui’s relationship with PSG occurred in November 2021. Two hooded men attacked her, mercilessly beating her legs with iron bars. In her moment of distress, Hamraoui expected support from the club, but she claims that PSG failed to provide the assistance she needed.

In a recent statement, Hamraoui shed light on her ordeal, saying, “The advisor to two of PSG’s top players was charged in connection with my assault case. This dossier has shed light on the pressure exerted behind the scenes by certain people to try to dismiss me”. This revelation highlights the lack of support she received.

Leaving PSG marked a significant change in Hamraoui’s career. She then moved to Liga BBVA MX Femenil, the top division of women’s soccer playing for Club America. For her, this relocation has provided her with a fresh start. The midfielder stated, “I am in a healthy environment and that is the most important thing. I lived through traumatic moments in France, and being here can only do me good”.

The contrast between her time at PSG and her current situation couldn’t be starker. Hamraoui’s experience sheds light on an unexpected side of the club. Also, this is not the first time she has spoken in such a way against the club.

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What else Kheira Hamraoui say about the club Kylian Mbappe plays in?

One month prior to her departure from PSG, Kheira Hamraoui published a book titled ‘Kheira a Contre-Pied’. This memoir comes at a significant moment, with Lionel Messi‘s departure to Inter Miami and Kylian Mbappe’s future in the club looking uncertain. In her book, Hamroui described her experiences playing for Paris Saint-Germain and labeled the club as inhuman.

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She wrote, “PSG is an inhuman club”. The 33-year-old also expressed dissatisfaction with how she was treated, particularly following the attack she endured in 2021. She was left feeling “like a victim of a plague”. The book presented significant revelations, and her recent statement further adds to these claims. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.

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