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Neither Rodri nor Zubimendi: Florentino Finds the Heir to Kroos in Former Barça Player

Real Madrid's midfield roster could be completed with a former Barça youth player.

It is clear at Real Madrid the necessity to find a generational replacement for Toni Kroos for next season. The squad is having a hard time without a player of the caliber of the German and a similar profile is needed to give balance to the eleven. There is a void in the center of the field and Florentino Pérez doesn't stop receiving offers: the latest one has pleased him and, in addition, it would be a hard blow for Barça . We are talking about their youth player Xavi Simons .

There are a lot of names being bandied about lately, but according to Defensa Central , Xavi Simons has earned a place among Real Madrid's future prospects . He will not be in Paris next season and the idea is to negotiate his sale permanently. Florentino Pérez likes him and thinks he's a great footballer, although his high price could make the deal difficult: 80 million euros .

Xavi Simons | Getty Images, Pexels / Canva, Madrid-Barcelona

It's not just Real Madrid who are reportedly after Xavi Simons. Other reports point to Bayern Munich's alleged interest in keeping him after his performance at Leipzig . The financial conditions that Paris Saint-Germain are setting are demanding and complicated. On top of all this, there are the bad relations between the two teams after everything that happened with Mbappé.

It seems that Real Madrid are clear that Xavi Simons is a player of interest, but not at any price . If he does end up at Santiago Bernabéu, it should be for a figure much lower than the 80 million euros that the French capital is currently asking for .

The Future of Xavi Simons

PSG have the final say on Xavi Simons' future, as the player is under contract with the club until 2026. However, he seems determined not to renew, which has opened the door to his departure. The Parisian club, who want to sell him for around 80 million euros, will look for the best offer before his value decreases in 2025.

Xavi Simons is now in control of his destiny . His desire to return to Spain is clear and Florentino Pérez's offer could make him think twice. It will be a crucial decision for his career, which could change his future in European soccer.

Toni Kroos | Getty Images, Madrid-Barcelona

At Madrid they believe that he can play the role of a Toni Kroos who is sorely missed at Santiago Bernabéu . The intention is to closely follow Xavi Simons' performances and, in the summer, decide...