Xavi Simons explains why he 'passed' from Barça and other greats to choose his future

Xavi Simons was one of the main protagonists at the beginning of the transfer market. Once his loan at RB Leipzig ended, the Dutchman found himself involved in rumors that linked him to several of the continent's big clubs, who were 'fighting' over his signing. Bayern Munich, Manchester United and, of course, FC Barcelona were interested in acquiring his services, but after several weeks of doubts and negotiations, the footballer decided to wear the Red Bulls shirt again.

The attacker opted to return to the command of Marco Rose at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, where he finished 'exploding' the previous year. The footballer completed a spectacular campaign where he established himself as one of the mainstays of the German team and, in view of his performance and good feelings in the team, he determined that the best thing for his future was to continue growing in the Bundesliga under the tutelage of the German coach.

This was announced by the footballer himself at the press conference for his presentation. Simons spoke to the media and in his appearance he assured that "this is the time to continue developing as a player and as a team player. This is the perfect place for me and the perfect time to continue doing it."

The midfielder, who will wear the number '10' starting next year, wanted to thank the big clubs for their interest in his situation. "I thank everyone who took the time to call me and explain the situation to me and how they saw me. In the end, this is my decision. I spoke to everyone before making my decision and I explained it to them," said the player, making it clear that Contacts with these teams were maintained until the last minute.

PSG, attentive to his development

One of the most beneficiaries of the Xavi Simons agreement is Paris Saint-Germain, to whom the player's record still belongs. From the Parc des Princes they will not lose sight of the performances of one of the footballers with the greatest projection for the future, since, if he maintains the level shown last season, he could be an important addition to Luis Enrique's squad once finishes his second loan in Leipzig.