RB Leipzig has secured a significant transfer coup by extending the loan of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for the 2024-2025 season. The 21-year-old had a standout performance in his previous season with Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and providing 15 assists in 43 appearances across all competitions.Despite strong interest from other top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Manchester United, Simons chose to return to Leipzig. The player cited the club’s clear plan for the coming season and his comfort within the team as key factors in his decision. ‘Everything I expected when I joined Leipzig has been achieved. I found a great team from the start, and I felt the trust of everyone in me,’ Simons stated.PSG has not included an option to buy in the loan agreement, with Simons’ contract with the French club running until 2027. This arrangement allows PSG to retain control over the player’s long-term future while providing him with valuable playing time and development opportunities.Leipzig’s new sporting director, Marcel Schäfer, expressed enthusiasm about the deal, saying, ‘Xavi has shown in many games, including the 2024 EM, that he is a difference-maker’. Simons’ impressive performances extended beyond club level, as he also shone for the Netherlands in Euro 2024, starting five games and registering one goal and three assists.The young midfielder is set to wear the number 10 jersey for Leipzig in the upcoming season, signifying his importance to the team. Simons will undergo a medical examination and join his first individual training session with Leipzig on Monday, followed by a press conference on Tuesday.
Key points
- Xavi Simons has joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain for the 2024-2025 season.
- Simons chose Leipzig despite interest from other top European clubs, citing comfort and trust in the team.
- The loan deal does not include an option to buy, with Simons’ contract at PSG running until 2027.
- Simons had an impressive previous season at Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and providing 15 assists in 43 appearances.
Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in reporting Simons’ age, with some sources stating he is 21 years old, while others report him as 23 or 24 years old.
