Xavi Simons reappeared with RB Leipzig after overcoming an injury (syndesmosis) and did so with two goals in the 4-2 victory against Werder Bremen.
The Dutch midfielder, who trained in the FC Barcelona youth team and plays for the German team on loan from PSG, acknowledged after the game that he felt “very happy to be back on the field with the boys and enjoy what we all love: play football.”
I want to start again, also with my name. My name is Xavi Simons so it should be used that way
Xavi Simons
Simons, who at 21 years old has already been capped 23 times by the Netherlands, acknowledged that the two months of absence were “a long road” with “ups and downs” and “a challenge.”
Everything is new. My character, everything. I’ve had a lot of time to think
Xavi Simons
Regarding his current physical condition, the Amsterdam footballer shared that “I have trained a lot and have pushed my limits to the maximum with the physiotherapists and my personal trainer. I am quite fit.”
Xavi Simons explains what he wants to be called: “There is a new Xavi”
After his reappearance after being injured for two months, Xavi Simons warned that “there is a new Xavi” and explained that they want to be called by his full name: “I want to start again, also with my name. My name is Xavi Simons, so should be used that way.”
Xavi Simons explains what he wants to be called: “There is a new Xavi”AP
The RB Leipzig footballer revealed the changes that have occurred in him in recent months: “Everything is new. My character, everything. I have had a lot of time to think. I had never been seriously injured before. This was my first time. As I said, I’ve thought about what I can do better.”
Xavi Simons’ contractual situation at RB Leipzig
Xavi Simons plays for RB Leipzig on loan from PSG, who bought him back from PSV in 2023 for 6 million euros.
Xavi Simons explains what he wants to be called: “There is a new Xavi”AP
The Amsterdam footballer signed for four seasons with PSG.
Why did Xavi Simons leave FC Barcelona?
Ferney Agudelo, coach and talent scout very close to Xavi Simons, explained in ‘L’Equipe’ why the young footballer decided to change Barcelona for PSG.
He gave an exhibition in the semifinal match against Atlético
It wasn’t a question of money. His entourage realized that he was reaching his ceiling and thought about another sports project. Xavi is focused on improving day by day, but Barça did not give him the guarantee that if everything went well he would debut in the first team before the age of 18. The one who suffered the most was Xavi. The week the decision was made to leave, she spent it in her room crying. Then he understood little by little,” Agudelo said.
Xavi Simons revealed the reality he suffered at Barça: “At Barcelona you don’t work much in the gym”
Xavi Simons, the jewel who escaped from FC Barcelona’s youth academy for free to sign for PSG, spoke about his experience at ‘Can Barça’.
Xavi Simons, who trained in the youth ranks of the Barcelona Football Club, signed several years ago for Paris Saint-Germain and during this time he has worked hard to complete this impressive physical transformation.
“Believe me, at Barcelona you don’t work much in the gym, you work with the ball, but not in the gym. When I went to PSG I discovered that they worked in the gym there, so I had to find something in myself to defend myself during a game. The French league was very physical and I saw the differences directly,” said the current Leipzig player.
Xavi Simons escaped from Real Madrid before leaving PSG and signing for PSV
Xavi Simons had contacts to sign for Real Madrid before committing to PSV Eindhoven coached by Ruud van Nistelrooy until 2027.
The footballer from Barça’s cadet B goes beyond purely football and has become a reference on Instagram.
The newspaper ‘L’Equipe’ published that Real Madrid approached the 19-year-old Dutch midfielder, who was ending his contract with PSG and was convinced of leaving the Parisian team.
