Dutch star Xavi Simons is not willing to continue in a project that cannot guarantee him games at the highest level.
His club RB Leipzig ended up out of play in Europe with a 7th place in the Bundesliga.
The talented attacking midfielder, who has had a varied season at RB Leipzig, has already expressed a desire to leave the club in the upcoming transfer window.
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Will not stay in Leipzig
Simons believes his time in Germany should end, and his clear priority now is to find a club that can offer him Champions League football next season.
- Leipzig, who failed to achieve their goals this season, now face the challenge of negotiating the sale of one of their most prominent players
- According to ‘TMW’, the German club has set a starting price of around 80 million euros
- This will cover their investment in the player and the loan agreement
Sought after by big clubs
Simons, who has been crucial despite a somewhat uneven season, sees his future at a club with real European ambitions.
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- Already as a 22-year-old, he has attracted interest from several top clubs in both the Premier League and LaLiga
- The clubs see him as an ideal reinforcement for the fight for continental titles
- The question is whether anyone is willing to match Leipzig’s high price demands
“His future seems to lie somewhere other than Leipzig,” sources close to the player report.
