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Xavi Simons may leave RB Leipzig this summer. Many top European clubs are interested in him, and his future at Leipzig is uncertain.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Simons is a 21-year-old Dutch playmaker. He has become an important player for Leipzig, scoring 14 goals in 21 Bundesliga matches. Despite his good performances, rumors about him leaving have increased in recent weeks. Manchester United and Manchester City are both interested in signing him. United might only sign him if they qualify for the Champions League. Other Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea are also keeping an eye on him. If Leipzig doesn’t qualify for the Champions League, it is more likely that Simons will leave. Leipzig is currently sixth in the Bundesliga with only a few games left. They are fighting for a top-four finish. Simons’ contract is until 2027. However, Leipzig might sell him if they get a good offer, possibly around £62-£70m (€70-80m).
RECENT FORM AND TEAM CONTEXT
Leipzig has had a tough season. They recently replaced their manager, Marco Rose, with Zsolt Löw. The team is in sixth place, two points behind fifth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt and three points ahead of seventh-placed Freiburg. Their upcoming Bundesliga match is crucial for their hopes of playing in Europe next season. If they do not qualify for the Champions League, Simons might leave. He wants to play at the highest level in Europe.
WHAT COMES NEXT FOR SIMONS AND LEIPZIG?
Xavi Simons told reporters that he is focused on finishing the season strong. However, he did not rule out a transfer. He said that he has “many dreams,” and that his future will be clearer after the international matches. If Leipzig fails to qualify for the Champions League, talks about his transfer might speed up. Premier League clubs are eagerly waiting to sign him, but a move back to his former club, Barcelona, is unlikely because of the high transfer fee. Leipzig has important matches coming up that will determine their European future and Simons’ future.
