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Xavi Simons close to returning to RB Leipzig -report

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Xavi Simons spent last year on loan to RB Leipzig, and after a successful season, was looking at his next move. Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and FC Barcelona were all interested, but he may end up simply going back to Leipzig.

Simons started his career in the Barcelona academy and was named by his father after the legendary Barcelona captain and manager, Xavi. Despite a push to sign him, Barcelona were rebuffed by his parent club, Paris Saint-Germain.

Regardless. both he and PSG seem to agree that he will not return to Paris next season.