In the event that a new loan agreement is reached with Paris Saint-Germain next season, Xavi Simons, according to “Mundo Deportivo,” has the option to select his desired destination. In this regard, Barcelona is his preferred club; after a meeting with president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the club would only have to pick up his pay, providing financial stability to the possible operation.
Xavi Simons started his career with Barcelona’s development program but quickly departed La Masia for Paris Saint-Germain. When he couldn’t find a spot at Parc des Princes—a club that was heavily investing in world-class stars—he joined PSV, but a buy-back option brought him back to the French capital. He moved to Leipzig on loan this season after failing to make an impression in Paris.
Barcelona may take advantage of his ongoing recovery to loan him out for the upcoming season. According to “Mundo Deportivo,” the teenage midfielder and Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s management have an agreement that gives the player the freedom to choose his loan club. According to the article, he has selected the ‘Cule’ side as his favorite for the upcoming 2024–25 season.
This surgery would not break the bank for the Catalan government because the Barça board would just have to pick up his pay. Obviously, everything is contingent upon a meeting between the Dutchman’s agents and his owners. The owners are aware that the playmaker has the upper hand, but they still need to hear his intentions for the next several months—if he actually leaves in those months.
Another thing: PSG have triggered a model shift this season by investing in younger players, rather than cutting back on transfer spending. With players like Vitinha, one of the top players on the Paris Saint-Germain roster right now, and 21-year-old Xavi Simons, this strategy is sure to pay off in the long run. And Luis Enrique still needs to make a decision on whether or not to utilize him.
