This is one of the priority files of the Paris transfer window. The future of Xavi Simons, under contract until 2027 in the capital, represents a major challenge for the management of the French champion club. Loaned this season to Leipzig, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder is coming off a successful campaign (8 goals, 12 assists in 32 games). Enough for Luis Enrique to want to include him in his squad next year, he who greatly appreciates his profile.
But for his part, the Dutch international is playing for time. Currently involved with the Netherlands at Euro 2024, the native of Amsterdam has not made a decision concerning his future, as he recalled on Friday in the mixed zone after the draw (0-0 ) won by his training against the French team.
” My future ? I do not know yet. I am here, happy, with my selection, he confided. We will see after the Euro what will happen. Do I want to come back to Paris? I was happy in Paris, things happened. I was in Leipzig this season. After the Euro, we’ll see. I also see that the supporters wish me the best all the time and that’s good. »
Recruited by Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2019, while he was playing in the youth teams of FC Barcelona, Xavi Simons only played eleven professional matches in the capital. In search of guarantees of playing time and “very happy” in Leipzig, he would not mind an extension of his adventure within the club owned by Red Bull. For its part, PSG is asking €80 million for a potential sale.
