Xavi Simons to play part in post-Mbappé PSG
L’Équipe has reported that Paris Saint-Germain could look to integrate Xavi Simons (20) into the team following the conclusion of his loan with RB Leipzig.
Simons had first joined the French side when he was 16 years but had struggled to find playing time in Paris, with the likes of Neymar Jr. (32) standing in the way of his development.
This led PSG to sell the precocious talent to PSV at the start of last season, and it was in the Dutch league that the talented young player took the step that had long been expected of him. Simons made 48 appearances across all competitions, scoring 22 and assisting 12 times.
It was at this point that PSG triggered their buyback clause, however, his immediate future was again not with the club, as he was sent off to Leipzig for a year-long loan. The German side would be keen to extend his loan by another year, but with the departure of Kylian Mbappé on the horizon, PSG could finally turn to a talent that they have long harboured but rarely utilised.
GFFN | Nick Hartland
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