A few weeks ago, before heading to German soil to play the Euro with his national team, Xavi Simons was considered by some as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappé in Paris. It must be said that after an excellent season at PSV in 22/23, he did it again but in Germany this time, establishing himself as one of the best players in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig.
A season with 10 goals and 15 assists in 43 games that logically opened doors for him, particularly at PSG. But we quickly understood that the player was not very interested in the idea of staying in Paris this season. At the same time, other clubs came to the charge, such as his training club, FC Barcelona, as well as Bayern Munich and Manchester United. There was even talk of offers around 100 million euros for the product of La Masia, who will finally return to RB Leipzig. The announcement is imminent.
The choice will be made in 2025
A new loan, which was the player’s will, who had a clause allowing him to decide unilaterally where he wanted to go, he who was aware that he was not necessarily going to have guarantees on his playing time in Paris. The management of the German club has also promised him reinforcements to be even more competitive this season. For his part, as revealed The TeamPSG has a plan.
The Parisian decision-makers have thus postponed the decision on the player’s future until the summer of 2025. A strong choice that can be explained in particular by this clause which stipulated that in the event of a sale before January 2025 (inclusive), PSV would receive 20% of the sum. By selling him in a year, PSG ensures that it receives the entirety of his transfer. The Parisian management also knows that the player’s value should increase further this season, and a decision will be made next summer: a sale for a huge amount, or an integration into the first team. See you in a year then.
