The 22-year-old full-back is enjoying a fine debut campaign in Milan and he secured the Scudetto with Antonio Conte's side on Sunday
Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi hinted that circumstances around the coronavirus pandemic forced Real Madrid to release him last July.
The Morocco international returned to the Spanish capital last year following the completion of his two-year loan spell at Borussia Dortmund but he immediately sealed a permanent move to Italy.
Hakimi has been a key figure at Inter Milan this season and he helped the Nerazzurri win the Serie A title with his contribution of seven goals and six assists after 33 league appearances.