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His rise is meteoric. Trained at FC Barcelona before joining Paris Saint-Germain, Xavi Simons (20 years old) has always been talked about on the football world. Considered one of the most promising talents of his generation, the Dutchman has reached a real milestone in recent months. After a more than convincing adventure with PSV Eindhoven, the Batavian international (11 caps) finally returned to the French capital. Transferred – against the payment of a clause of 6 million euros – the native of Amsterdam was finally loaned immediately by the Rouge et Bleu, determined to see their protégé become a little more experienced.
Today, in Germany, in the colors of RB Leipzig, Xavi Simons confirms his enormous potential. Author of 6 goals and 9 assists in 26 matches in all competitions since the start of the season, the number 20 of the German club is an indisputable starter in the eyes of his coach, Marco Rose. Great architect of the current 4th place of his team before the reception of Bayer Leverkusen this Saturday, Simons is gradually becoming a reference in his position. Enough to do business for PSG…
Xavi Simons wants to stay in Germany!
Loaned until the end of the season, the Dutch jewel should indeed make his return to the City of Lights, especially if Kylian Mbappé were to pack his bags. Yes but here it is, if PSG developed this plan during the loan contracted last summer, Sky Germany affirms that a big turnaround could occur in this matter. Indeed, the German media indicates in this respect that Xavi Simons, who has a say regarding his future, would actually like to continue one more season in Germany.
For its part, RB Leipzig – which does not have a purchase option – should therefore try to extend the loan of its protégé until June 2025. In a position of strength in this matter, PSG would also be ready to be discussed with RBL management. It now remains to find common ground between the different parties, while Bayern Munich recently positioned itself on the Oranje international. One thing is certain, Luis Campos and his teams will see this new issue tackled, which was perhaps not foreseen in the basic plans…
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