Xavi Simons is expected to decide his future this week, with RB Leipzig confident of securing his transfer. The club’s CEO, Oliver Mintzlaff, has been pushing for the transfer for weeks, leading the race. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich remains in contention, trying to secure the transfer until the last moment.
- RB Leipzig is leading the race for Xavi Simons’ transfer.
- CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has been actively pushing for the transfer.
- Bayern Munich is still trying to secure the transfer until the end.
RB Leipzig’s Pursuit of Xavi Simons
RB Leipzig is confident in their efforts to secure Xavi Simons, with CEO Oliver Mintzlaff leading the charge. According to a tweet by Fabrizio Romano, Leipzig has been pushing for weeks and remains optimistic about getting the green light for the transfer.
🚨🇳🇱 Xavi Simons, expected to decide his future this week with RB Leipzig still confident to get the green light.
Leipzig are leading the race as revealed 10 days ago, RB CEO Mintzlaff has been pushing for weeks.
🔴 Bayern, trying until the end as they are still not giving up. https://t.co/byt9jSPIh7
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 07, 2023
Simons, currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has attracted significant interest due to his impressive performances. Bayern Munich, despite Leipzig’s lead, continues to pursue the player, showing their determination to secure his transfer.
Xavi Simons: Career Overview
Xavi Quentin Shay Simons, born on April 21, 2003, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a highly talented attacking midfielder. Standing at 1.79 meters, Simons has shown remarkable creativity, vision, and technical skills throughout his career.
Simons’ youth career includes stints at CD Tháder Rojales, FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain. His professional career began at PSG, where he made 11 appearances in the 2021-2022 season. He then moved to PSV Eindhoven on loan for the 2022-2023 season, where he made 34 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing 8 assists. He returned to PSG for the 2023-2024 season, making 28 appearances, scoring 7 goals, and providing 5 assists.
Transfer History and Market Value
Simons’ transfer history includes a free transfer from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in July 2019, a loan move to PSV Eindhoven in July 2022, and a return to PSG in July 2023. His current market value stands at €80.00 million as of May 29, 2024, and his contract with PSG expires on June 30, 2027.
RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich’s Efforts
RB Leipzig, led by CEO Oliver Mintzlaff, has shown strong interest in securing Simons’ transfer. Mintzlaff has been actively pushing for the transfer for weeks, demonstrating the club’s confidence and determination.
On the other hand, Bayern Munich remains in the race, trying to secure the transfer until the end. Despite Leipzig’s lead, Bayern Munich has not given up and continues to pursue the player.
Xavi Simons’ potential move to either RB Leipzig or Bayern Munich is significant, as both clubs are top contenders in the Bundesliga and have strong ambitions in European competitions. The decision on his future is expected to be made this week, making this a crucial period for all parties involved.
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Xavi Simons’ profile on Transfermarkt.
