There isn't a quiet day this summer; the transfer window is moving nonstop, surprises arrive every hour. Some sagas already have an ending, like the signings of Nico Williams or Florian Wirtz, but other chapters are just beginning. The market is open, but major clubs don't want to wait.
Common problem: The shortage of elite forwards
The demand for top-level strikers exceeds the supply; everyone wants to strengthen their attack, but first-rate players are scarce. Bayern Munich and other European giants are actively searching. However, the options are shrinking day by day.
Names like Rashford or Luis Díaz are still on the market, but signing them will be complicated and expensive. That's where a rarely mentioned player emerges, but one with talent, experience, and a strong desire to make the leap.
A talent in the shadows: Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons, the Dutch footballer with a past at Barça and PSG, is ready for a new adventure. People don't talk much about him, but he has everything it takes to make the leap to a major club. After a difficult season at Leipzig, where the team didn't qualify for European competitions, Simons decided to turn the page.
The German club doesn't oppose his departure, but they're asking for a high price: around €70-80 million. So far, it hasn't received firm offers, but his talent is beyond doubt.
A player with magic and versatility
Simons, at just 22 years old, has already shown the quality to shine at the top level. Although this season hasn't been as consistent as the previous one, his magic in the final third is indisputable. He can play in several attacking positions and be decisive.
In this last campaign, he played 33 matches, scored 11 goals, and provided 8 assists. In addition, he suffered some physical problems that limited his continuity, but his potential remains intact.
The key call: Joan Laporta and Deco
Here's the most interesting part. Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, has made a key call. It wasn't to just any agent, but to Deco, the legend and former Barça player, to ask him for a very special favor: help Xavi Simons return to Barça.
Laporta is clear about it: "I want him to return to Barça, he's TOP." He firmly believes that Simons is a unique opportunity to strengthen the blaugrana attack. Who better than Deco, who knows the club and young talent, to facilitate that operation.
What future awaits Simons?
Barça is looking to rebuild its offense with young, quality talent. Xavi Simons fits perfectly into that vision. Although the price is high, the opportunity to have a player with so much potential and magic can't be missed.
Now, all that's left is to wait. The summer continues, the ball is in the court of the major clubs. Will Barça be the one to bring back this Dutch talent and give him the opportunity everyone desires?