Soccer is always in constant motion. New talents emerge and major clubs look to strengthen their squads with the prospects who will shape the future.
In Barcelona, a name is starting to make waves, even though it's not officially on everyone's lips. A young player trained at La Masia who now shines far from Spain and who may return to wear the blaugrana jersey.
The talent that can't be forgotten
Xavi Simons is a footballer who left a deep mark at Barcelona when he was still a child. At just 22 years old, he has shown at RB Leipzig that La Masia's talent doesn't fade easily. His ability to unbalance, vision of the game, and ease in scoring make him one of the young players with the most potential in Europe.
Although he decided to leave Barcelona a few years ago to seek opportunities, the Catalan club never lost sight of this player. His growth in Germany has been evident, and that has led several first-team members to support his return home. Close connections with footballers like Balde, Gavi, or Fermín also work in his favor, helping to generate an internal campaign to convince the board to sign him.
A price that can't be ignored
RB Leipzig, aware of Simons's value, isn't willing to make his departure easy. Coach Hansi Flick has been clear: if anyone wants to take this player, they'll have to pay a high price. The figure being discussed is around €70 million.
This amount reflects not only the footballer's current potential but also his promising future. For Leipzig, Simons is a key piece in its sports project and they don't want to let him go at any cost. In fact, this price is comparable to other major recent signings, which shows the trust they have in his development.
Barça and the dream of a return
Within Barcelona, the idea of bringing Simons back generates excitement and hope. Beyond the economic value, his training at La Masia and his knowledge of the blaugrana play style are highly valued points. It's not just a matter of technical quality, but also of identity and connection with the club.
Although it will be difficult, many believe that the young striker will bring freshness and goals to the team. Sporting director Deco is also at the center of this possible negotiation, pressured by his colleagues to make a move in the market.