Paris Saint-Germain’s Xavi Simons’ future isn’t in the French capital. The 21-year-old is likely on the move soon, but it’s hard to decipher where the Dutchman will play next season.
Simons took to Instagram and posted a cryptic message, saying, “Not every closed door is locked. Push.” This only adds to the mystery surrounding his short-term and long-term plans, especially if he returns to Leipzig on a loan deal.
Kicker relayed the words of RB Leipzig president Johann Plenge, who sounds optimistic that the Bundesliga side can beat out clubs like Bayern Munich and Manchester United for the player.
“For now, I cannot promise that he will resume training after the American tour in Leipzig,” Plenge said. “But I can promise you that we will have done everything to ensure he stays in Leipzig.”
📂Le président de Leipzig s’est montré optimiste sur le dossier Simons: « Pour l’instant, je ne peux pas promettre qu’il reprendra l’entraînement après la tournée américaine à Leipzig. Mais je peux vous promettre que nous aurons tout fait pour qu’il reste à Leipzig »
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Le Parisien’s Benjamin Quarez reported this past week that Simons is set to join RB Leipzig on loan. This move entitles PSG to retain full control over the Dutchman’s future in 2025 and gives them the potential to receive the entire transfer fee next summer.
If Simons were sold this summer, PSV would claim 60 percent of the fee. Simons has no plans to return to PSG, as his real ambition is to play in the Premier League, possibly in 2025.
