For many, the departure of Kylian Mbappé opened the door to a return, with great fanfare, of Xavi Simons to PSG, after another year on loan, to RB Leipzig. But the indiscretions that have been going on for several weeks about him suggest a definitive departure. Because his good season at Leipzig, which followed another good season at PSV Eindhoven, left its mark, mainly in the Bundesliga. With 8 goals and 11 assists in 32 league games, the Dutchman has proven himself.
From then on, Bayern Munich looked into its case, while the German club, which finished 3rd behind Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen, wishes to regenerate its offensive sector. As explained this Friday Sky Germany during its program dedicated to transfers, the Munich club got down to business by starting concrete negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain. With a loan proposal with obligation to purchase, between €60 and €70 million. What to seduce the Parisian management?
Bayern very optimistic
This file is made complicated by numerous subtleties. Like for example a percentage of the future sale which goes to PSV Eindhoven. Or because Xavi Simons had obviously given RB Leipzig priority for his future. A club that he enjoyed discovering, and where he is highlighted on the pitch. Bayern Munich is now clearly entering the fray, with a clear and coherent offer sent to PSG. RB Leipzig would not have given up, but optimism would have now spread to the Bavarian ranks.
One thing is certain, the 21-year-old player is inexorably moving away from Paris Saint-Germain. While Luis Enrique initially seemed keen to keep him in his squad for the coming season. “He has the perfect qualities for what we want. It could obviously be a very interesting option for us but it depends on the clubs”, he declared last March. And the clubs are deciding otherwise.
