PSG wants to reshape part of its workforce during this off-season. Luis Enrique particularly wants to make room for young players with high potential.
In Paris, we are preparing slowly but surely to change our project. Luis Enrique wants time to implement his game ideas and PSG are ready to grant his requests. The transfer window is very turbulent in the capital. If the champions of France wish to recruit a few stars, in particular for the position of number 9, the Ile-de-France residents also want to take the time to develop young people. And in Paris, there is no shortage of them. PSG do not want to reproduce certain mistakes made in the past. Last summer, Xavi Simons left the free capital to sign for PSV. Author of a huge past season in the Netherlands, the Dutchman could still return to Paris Saint-Germain in the coming weeks.
Simons, PSG take action
EXCL: Paris Saint-Germain have now decided/communicated that they will activate €6m buy back clause for Xavi Simons ✨🇳🇱 #PSG
Now it’s only up to the player.
Understand buy back clause expires on July 31.
Xavi has to communicate within 25 days whether he accepts PSG or not. pic.twitter.com/qZ4duG8r6w
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2023
At the time of his departure from PSV, the management of PSG had negotiated a buyout clause valued at around 6 million euros. If the final decision is up to the 20-year-old, he already knows that the capital club is counting on him for next season. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, confirmed by RMC, Paris has just lifted the clause to repatriate Xavi Simons. As things stand, nothing really new, except that the former Barca knows what to expect. He now has until July 31 to say whether or not he returns to Paris Saint-Germain. In the meantime, Simons should have a few more exchanges with Peter Bosz, the new PSV coach who wants to keep him, but also with Luis Enrique to find out more about his intentions. As a young player, Xavi Simons is very straddling his playing time, when he became indisputable starter in Eindhoven. Last season, the Dutchman scored 19 goals (co-best) and delivered 9 assists.
