RB Leipzig worried: Is Xavi Simons at risk of going back to Barça?

RB Leipzig worried: Is Xavi Simons at risk of going back to Barça?

On June 30, 2025, the transfer window opens and the rumor mill surrounding the talented Xavi Simons is bubbling. RB Leipzig is under pressure because the 22-year-old player could soon leave the club again. Since signing from Paris Saint-Germain for a whopping €50 million in the winter, Simons has established himself as a valuable part of the team. Nevertheless, those responsible in Leipzig are alarmed and are planning to sell him on in order to gain fresh capital for new transfers. So far, however, there has been no concrete offer for the left winger, and the willingness of clubs like Newcastle to be interested in Simons remains vague.

Simons’ desire to return to his former training club FC Barcelona is particularly explosive. But the Catalans' financial constraints and their preferences for other players, such as Nico Williams, could scupper this plan. It will be interesting to see whether Leipzig actually initiates a sale or waits for offers. Simons is known for his ambitious playing style; This year he scored 11 goals and contributed 8 assists in 33 competitive games. Despite his impressive statistics, he is described not only as ambitious, but also as having a challenging character.

Family council and team dynamics

What is new is that Simons is now being advised by his brother Faustino, even though he does not yet have extensive experience in this area. To ensure that everything comes together well, the support of former advisor Darren Dein may be necessary. RB Leipzig hopes to not only improve its financial situation through a sale, but also the team dynamics. In the past there have been reports of gangs forming in the locker room involving Simons.

His motto, “Trust the process,” suggests that Simons is patiently waiting for his next opportunity. But how long will RB Leipzig allow him this patience while other clubs court him? It remains to be seen what decisions will be made in the coming weeks. The season for Simons has been mixed so far; In the current Bundesliga season he only took part in two games, one of which he started in the starting line-up.

What does the future hold?

The next few weeks will be crucial to see whether the speculation about a transfer or a stay at RB Leipzig comes true. The fact is that the situation surrounding Xavi Simons could have a major impact on the club's future plans. As one of the most promising players of his generation, everyone involved is hoping for a positive outcome, be it with a transfer or with a stable performance in the coming season.

Pictures from FootballTransfers and transfer data suggest that fans will be eagerly following the developments that will take place in the Champions League and also at national level. In any case, it remains to be seen what decisions RB Leipzig will make in the transfer window and whether the rumors are more than just hot air.

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Further details on the speculation surrounding RB Leipzig and Xavi Simons can be found in the report from Picture.