According to a report from RMC SPORT, RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons will not be returning to his parent club, Paris Saint-Germain, once his loan agreement expires at the end of the season.
The report indicates that Simons, who began his football career in the youth system at Barcelona back in 2010, seems unenthusiastic about the prospect of playing for PSG.
This reluctance could complicate matters for Barcelona, as PSG and Leipzig are in the process of negotiating a permanent transfer for the young talent, which would potentially keep him in the Bundesliga.
The outcome hinges on whether the two clubs can reach an agreement before Barcelona manage to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations and the 1:1 rule.
If a deal is successfully struck in time, Simons may well remain in Germany, continuing his professional development in the Bundesliga.
Barcelona fading away?
PSG are said to be in the final stages of negotiations with Leipzig. While there have not been many specifics disclosed about the deal, it is certain that Simons will not be part of Luis Enrique’s squad for the upcoming season.
The outlet affirms that RB Leipzig appear to be well-positioned to finalize the deal, and Simons may be sold during the next transfer window.
Meanwhile, a different possibility has been raised by the Catalan media: a potential loan move to FC Barcelona.
This would mark a return to the youth club, with Barcelona interested in the player due to the possibility of securing him at a lower cost given the club’s current financial constraints.
Over the past few weeks, a lot has been said about this transfer, but recent developments between PSG and Leipzig now suggest otherwise.
Overall, a transfer to Leipzig in the coming weeks remains the most probable outcome for Simons, as, despite his willingness to play for Barcelona, Leipzig are more likely to time the deal right.
