This 12 months, Paris Saint-Germain opted to maneuver on from Xavi Simons, who they loaned to Leipzig in the summertime of 2023. PSG bought the Dutchman to the German aspect, however regardless of his departure, the Parisians nonetheless have an invested curiosity in the place he goes long-term.
PSG added a sell-on clause as a part of the settlement, permitting them to make a bit more cash past the preliminary charge. In accordance with , Manchester United might have a bonus over Manchester Metropolis within the race to signal Simons subsequent summer season.
the deal is completed. Leipzig paid €80 million whole, together with add-ons, with €55 million paid upfront. Simons is underneath contract till June 2027, however with a number of golf equipment monitoring him, there’s no assure he’ll stick round that lengthy.
What’s the most recent on Xavi Simons’ future?
Former Manchester United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown says Arne Slot is urging Liverpool to strike a deal for Simons as soon as the summer season switch window opens.
“Liverpool are taking a look at a deal to signal Xavi Simons,” . “It’s at all times a optimistic when the supervisor is aware of a participant nicely, and I imagine he does right here. [Slot is] the true driving drive behind the transfer and that’s necessary as a result of he is aware of the best way he performs, the positives and negatives to his recreation and what he would convey to the aspect.
“He’ll know the place he would match into his system, and believes he can be an improve on what they’ve bought. Liverpool’s scouts can have had a take a look at him as nicely to again up the supervisor’s opinion. Liverpool have gotten to watch out as a result of they’ve bought an excellent aspect who’ve gained the league, and now they need to assume ‘how can we get higher?’
“It’s straightforward to say, however very tough to do, you need to discover the best choices. If Slot is a fan of Simons and believes he can be the best match, then I’m positive he’s a participant they’ll go for.”