Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will go to trial. He faces a charge of rape.
The accusation comes from a woman who says Hakimi assaulted her at his home in Paris. This alleged incident happened in 2023.
Hakimi is 25 years old. He has strongly denied all allegations against him.
Prosecutors in Nanterre began an initial investigation into the claims in March 2023.
The investigation has now led to the decision to proceed with a trial.
This case involves a high-profile footballer.
The legal proceedings will examine the evidence presented.