Xavi Simons is like a fish to water in Leipzig. Brilliant since the start of the season, with four assists and three goals in five games, the striker on loan from Paris Saint-Germain is fully flourishing in the Bundesliga, and is highly appreciated by his new club.
At the start of the week, Max Eberl, the sporting director of Leipzig, even announced his intention to extend the player to Kicker magazine. “Xavi got off to a very good start and is currently having a very good season,” he underlined. I think we are currently linking him emotionally to RB Leipzig. He identifies with us, the team and the club. (…) We will try to ensure that he stays with us longer in the summer of 2024.”
Xavi Simons’ first TV interview in Germany! Is a longer stay in Leipzig beyond the summer possible and how are things going at RB so far? He said to me on @SkySportDE:
„I already feel at home. I enjoy my time here and enjoy playing for Leipzig. I want to be successful, to make… pic.twitter.com/IW2d4iwWK9
— Philipp Hinze (@philipphinze24) September 28, 2023
“A big dream to play with my idol”
This time, it was Xavi Simons’ turn to talk about his well-being in his new environment and his future at the club. “I’ve been here for three months, I’m enjoying my time and I appreciate everything here,” assured the Dutchman. at Sky Sport. I want to achieve something here and leave my mark on the club. It is difficult to predict what happens in football. This is why I am focusing first on Saturday (Editor’s note: Bayern Munich reception). »
The Batavian international also had a word for Neymar, whom he knew during his time at FC Barcelona and PSG and who had a big impact on him. “He already knew me in Barcelona and was like a father to me,” he appreciated. I will always be grateful to him. It was a big dream to play with my idol and he is still an important person to me. It’s not easy for a young player to join a big team, with your idols and big stars – and he played that role. I am very grateful to him. » A nice tribute for the Brazilian, who also left the capital club this summer to join Saudi Arabia and the Al-Hilal club.
