La Liga
Xavi Simons is back on the radar of the major clubs in the continent. At just 22 years old and after a season where RB Leipzig fell short of their sporting goals, the talented Dutch footballer has already communicated his decision not to continue in the Bundesliga. The German club, aware of the player's wish, is now considering his sale but is not willing to let him go for less than 70-80 million euros.
According to reports from the newspaper Sport, one of the clubs that has shown interest is FC Barcelona, where Simons was trained in La Masía before trying his luck at PSG and later in Germany. Within the Barça club, they highly value his versatility, as he can play as a winger, attacking midfielder, or offensive midfielder, a profile that fits well with Hansi Flick's football ideas.
Barcelona's sports management, mindful of the challenges in the current market, is exploring ways to strengthen their attack without getting into exorbitant bidding wars. Names like Luis Díaz or Rashford are being mentioned, but their high figures complicate any attempt. In this context, Simons emerges as a more accessible option with room for growth.
Bayern will make things difficult for Barcelona
Bayern Munich has also shown interest, seeing in him an opportunity to rejuvenate their offensive line with a player who, despite injuries, managed to score 11 goals and provide 8 assists in 33 matches this season.
Simons, a Netherlands international, aims to play in the next Champions League, and his circle believes it is time to take on a new challenge. With Manchester United out of the picture due to not playing in European tournaments, the stage is set for Barcelona or Bayern to pursue his signing in the coming weeks. Europe is competing for a player who has yet to reach his peak.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona encuentra un objetivo asequible para mejorar su ataque
