PSG, RB Leipzig: the German press makes two explosive revelations on the Xavi Simons file

Yesterday, the Parisian adventure of Xavi Simons officially ended. After having played only eleven games with the first team of Paris Saint-Germain, the 21-year-old Dutch midfielder was definitively transferred to the RB Leipzig. A transfer announced as very profitable to the club in the capital since the German press announced that Leipzig paid a fixed of € 50 million more 30 M of bonuses. By giving in Simons for € 80 million, Paris made one of the biggest sales in its history, because the press indicated that these bonuses were easily reachable.

30 M € of bonuses that are finally difficult to reach for Paris?

For its part, the RBL offered itself the most expensive recruit in its history (in front of the € 40 million spent for Loïs Openda), and Marcel Schäfer, member of the board of directors in charge of sport, explained the satisfaction of the German club . “We have been working for the realization of this transfer for a long time, which is a great transfer both in terms of sporting and financial terms. In recent days, a door has suddenly opened and we have been able to seize this opportunity. The operation complies with our budget and transfers guidelines. We are happy to know that Xavi is now our player and that we have all the assets in hand. Xavi has made great progress in our club and has shown that RB Leipzig is an ideal place for young talented footballers. Our common goal is now to achieve our goals in the second half of the season. »»

As for the principal concerned, which has 15 goals and 19 assists in 60 matches since his arrival in Leipzig in 2023, he also said he was satisfied to be able to concentrate now 100% on his new club. “I always said that I felt very well in Leipzig and that I was honored that the club was carrying me. In the coming weeks and months, I will be able to freely pursue our common objectives: to qualify for the seventh consecutive time for the Champions League and reach the DFB -Pokal final in Berlin – these are the only things that matter to The moment! »» But this Friday, Sky Germany made two revelations on this file.

Leipzig could sell Simons this summer!

The first is that PSG would not be so sure that it is to touch the 80 M € potential for this sale. If the capital's club must no longer pay a penny to the PSV (the percentage agreement on the resale has become deciduous in 2025), the German media assures that it is “Almost impossible” that the 30 M € of bonuses are paid. “”Theoretically, 80 million euros are possible, but in practice, it is very unrealistic “Writes Sky, who adds that this flashy announcement has still allowed the two clubs to go out winning. Paris offers a sensation transfer to € 80 million, while the RBL was able to conclude one of its flagship files for € 50 million. Finally, the second crisp revelation of the German media concerns the short -term future of Simons.

Indeed, Sky explains that a detail did not go unnoticed across the Rhine: Xavi Simons signed “only” two and a half years. A short contract duration for such an investment. But if Xavi Simons only signed with Leipzig until 2027, it is because there is a rocky eel. Clearly, the next four months will be crucial for the player's future. If the sports situation of Leipzig (5th in the ranking) improves, an extension could already be envisaged. On the other hand, if the German club fails to qualify for the next edition of the Champions League by finishing in the top 4 of Bundesliga, Leipzig does not exclude selling Simons, to face the big shortfall.