Manchester United was interested, and Bayern Munich was even very specific, but both clubs will be left empty-handed because Xavi Simons has decided to return to Leipzig. Florian Plettenberg from Germany’s Sky, under the ‘exclusive’ banner, reports that the Dutch international has made up his mind, deciding to turn down the Bavarians and continue his football development at the club where he established himself as one of the world’s most talented midfielders.🚨💥 Excl | #Xavi has decided to stay at RB Leipzig ✔️No transfer to FC Bayern. All parties involved are now informed about it. Therefore, Max Eberl now trying to sign Désiré Doué.Leipzig and Paris are finalizing the last details for a new loan of Xavi now. New one-year-deal… pic.twitter.com/PWogRcsuR3— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 29, 2024 Paris Saint-Germain was never willing to negotiate a sale because if they monetized his talent before January 2025, they would have to give a certain percentage to PSV Eindhoven, from which they re-signed him for just 4,000,000 euros two years ago. Bayern Munich was prepared to comply with this requirement, ready to loan the 21-year-old midfielder for the next season and then buy him next summer for 60,000,000 – 70,000,000. However, the player, who emerged from Barcelona’s academy, initially leaned towards Leipzig and has now given a clear signal to the club’s management to finalize the details of another straightforward loan.Simons agrees personal terms with Bayern MunichOne of the reasons he chose to return to Red Bull Arena is the guaranteed starting role he will have there. Under Marco Rose’s guidance last season, he played 43 matches across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 15 assists. Simons has informed Bayern of his decision, prompting the club’s chief, Max Eberl, to focus on Désiré Doué from Rennes, for whom they are already bidding against PSG. The latest offer from the French champions for the 19-year-old offensive player was 60,000,000. The German vice-champions remained at 55,000,000, but after learning that Simons will return to Leipzig, a response from Allianz Arena should be expected.##NAJAVA_MECA_8238514##
