Due to the departure of Kylian Mbappé, Xavi Simons is indeed on his way back to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Dutchman is on loan this season from RB Leipzig to the Parisian club without a purchase option. In Germany, there were hopes of being able to keep the 20-year-old star for longer, but PSG are not interested in an extended loan period due to Mbappé’s departure.
“ For us, things are now going in the wrong direction“, confirmed Rouven Schröder, sporting director of the Bundesliga club, to Sky Germany. “At the end of the season, Simons will return to Paris.” However, the leader has not yet completely given up. “ We may have the opportunity to reapply this summer.
Collateral damage for Arsenal
It was recently revealed that the Bondynois had announced internally that he would leave PSG at the end of the season. On Monday morning, Marca reported that the striker had agreed terms with Real Madrid. According to sources familiar with the negotiations, Mbappé will receive an annual salary of between 15 and 20 million euros, plus several possible bonuses. This makes him the highest paid player at the club.
Simons is seen by PSG as a good replacement for the 25-year-old Frenchman, who often plays on the left wing and as a striker in Paris. Simons can play on both wings and as an attacking midfielder. This season, he has scored 8 goals and provided 9 assists in 31 matches.
Schröder’s confirmation of his return to Paris to succeed Mbappé is not only a blow for Leipzig, but also for Arsenal. As the English press exclusively revealed in January, the Dutch sensation was seen by the Gunners as an alternative to Pedro Neto, in case the Londoners failed to sign the Wolves star this summer.
