Xavi Simons, one of Barcelona’s most talented and highly-rated youngsters, has announced he is leaving the club.
The 16-year-old has posted a message on social media confirming the news, which will be a big blow to the Spanish champions.
Here’s what he has had to say:
It’s not clear at this stage where Simons is going to, but his agent is Mino Raiola and there are rumors he will be joining Paris Saint-Germain.
Simons has been one of La Masia’s talked about players throughout his career at Barcelona but has now decided the best place to continue is away from the Camp Nou.