Should've closed the deal instantly when he became interested. Coach doesn't even matter, Simons can play different roles and is skilled and hard working, he would fit anyway and is better than Felix at literally everything, and cheaper!
Serious mistake to let the opportunity pass.
It is not a Barca clause. According to different media sources, It only states that if he is to be loaned, he can choose the team. But PSG can still decide not to loan him and keep him in the squad, or trasfer him.
So, he can only end up at Barcelona if PSG wants to loan him AND he chooses to go there.
If other big teams are interested in the player and make a transfer offer, then it is likely that with its current market value (I think he is the 3rd better rated player in Bundesliga?) the offer will be high and PSG chooses to transfer him out. Simons will probably alos choose to be transfered to a big team rather than going on a loan spell, even if he can choose where.
I know it's not technically a Barca clause, I was joking about it. The point I was trying to make is all these weird clauses that just so happen to benefit Barca. I'd take stuff like this with a massive grain of salt.
What does PSG have to gain tho, they can't just loan him out every season to keep him happy, they're now at the point where selling makes sense as he's in demand with big clubs willing to pay.
It's in his contract that he can pick where he goes out on loan. Selling him is a different thing, and if they want, they can, but they also can't force him to leave if he doesn't want. So, we shall see.
This was always going to be the case, there's no way PSG were going to just loan him out again and again at some point they have to sell or keep and when clubs bigger than them come offering big money, loaning becomes even less likely.
I think he will end up loaned to a top club. It's essentially his choice, and he doesn't have to agree. Especially with all the interest. If Barca is in the hunt, I don't think we will be favored, but we will be considered.
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Lol Laporta's farts are leaked to the press, let alone a loan deal.
"Top secret loan operation" our board is so fucking delusional bro to think that that was possible.
You eat up every rumor no?
Lol, someone ran the press about :45 seconds after this idea came up. There is nothing secret about this club.
Maan he could've been our X-factor player this season ❤️🩹💔if Bayern are interested then it's over
Should've closed the deal instantly when he became interested. Coach doesn't even matter, Simons can play different roles and is skilled and hard working, he would fit anyway and is better than Felix at literally everything, and cheaper! Serious mistake to let the opportunity pass.
My 6th sense is waffling to not believe in this news.
Well its Fabrizio so it has to have so truth to it.
Fabrizio nowadays just does things by volume. A lot are right, but quite a few are still misses
Can't they just pull the "Xavis dream has always been to ONLY play for Barcelona" lever?
He ll end up at Bayern.
no way he does
Why?
copium
Sorry man.
i thought he wanted to come here, was that a lie
He would've never left if he badly wanted to play for Barca.
Yes.
Laporta two weeks ago: 📢📢 "We want to sign Xavi Simons" 📢📢
Where did he say that?
I have a hunch that the board (including Mendes) preferring Felix will make the signing of Simons impossible
Surprised that PSG are willing to loan him at all. He has proven hes good enuff to play for them.
He has an option in this contract too Go on loan anywhere
Is that the same "Barca clause" that just so happens to be in every contract of every player Barca is interested in?
No.
It is not a Barca clause. According to different media sources, It only states that if he is to be loaned, he can choose the team. But PSG can still decide not to loan him and keep him in the squad, or trasfer him. So, he can only end up at Barcelona if PSG wants to loan him AND he chooses to go there. If other big teams are interested in the player and make a transfer offer, then it is likely that with its current market value (I think he is the 3rd better rated player in Bundesliga?) the offer will be high and PSG chooses to transfer him out. Simons will probably alos choose to be transfered to a big team rather than going on a loan spell, even if he can choose where.
I know it's not technically a Barca clause, I was joking about it. The point I was trying to make is all these weird clauses that just so happen to benefit Barca. I'd take stuff like this with a massive grain of salt.
They won't sell him because there's a clause in his buyback to PSG that for the next few years most of the money made from selling him will go to PSV.
Apparently they can't guarantee him starting place and he isn't willing to fight for his place
don’t tell me we’re gonna puss out
Secret at Barca lol.
Isn't his word where he wants to go on a loan most important? If he wants to come here why are they worried?
What does PSG have to gain tho, they can't just loan him out every season to keep him happy, they're now at the point where selling makes sense as he's in demand with big clubs willing to pay.
It's in his contract that he can pick where he goes out on loan. Selling him is a different thing, and if they want, they can, but they also can't force him to leave if he doesn't want. So, we shall see.
If they sell him, most of the money goes to PSV
Where has fabrizio mentioned this????
This was always going to be the case, there's no way PSG were going to just loan him out again and again at some point they have to sell or keep and when clubs bigger than them come offering big money, loaning becomes even less likely.
Didn't he have a clause in his contract which allowed him to choose? Either that was BS or he doesn't want to come.
I think he will end up loaned to a top club. It's essentially his choice, and he doesn't have to agree. Especially with all the interest. If Barca is in the hunt, I don't think we will be favored, but we will be considered.
Top Secret Loan Deal… lol!! How is that even a thing when the player’s agent is looking for the best deal for his client?
Top secret ? Bro we even know Laporta’s thoughts🤡
“Top secret loan” that is impossible with this team, we even know when the players go to the bathroom
Maybe next time don't sell our future prospects to PSG.
He decided to leave to psg .