How Barcelona can line up with Xavi Simons and his potential roles

Talking about the best talents in the world, it would be imprudent to not count on Xavi Simons. On loan at RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, the 21 year-old’s impressive time at the RedBull Arena has earned him a lot of plaudits and put the whole of Europe on notice.

A product of the famous La Masia academy of Barcelona, Simons left the club in 2019 for PSG when he was part of the youth setup.

However, after his successful successive spells away at PSV Eindhoven and Leipzig, Simons is being touted with a sensational return to his boyhood club.

The talent was always there, but with the quality now apparent in leaps and bounds, he could be a real asset for the Catalan club as they look to build a solid, competitive squad on a tight budget.

With Barcelona’s finances still rocky, it is understandable to wonder how the return can be facilitated. Fortunately for them, Xavi wants to leave the Parisians on loan and with a clause in his contract that places full power in the hands of the gem, he gets to decide his next destination.

Approaching the summer transfer window, this is a wonderful market opportunity that has presented itself for Barcelona. More than that, Simons has football attributes equivalent to that of a swiss-knife.

Versatility is Simons’ middle name. A player developing into one with immense quality, he can play across the front line of attack or line up in midfield with exuberant consistency in every role.

As Barcelona seek to acquire the talents of Simons this summer, let’s take a look at how he can fit in at the club should he return.

The ‘false nine’

The false nine tactic has been the brainchild of one Josep ‘Pep’ Guardiola. Having revived an ancient Hungarian tactic, the role gained immense popularity, relevance and practicability thanks to Leo Messi’s brilliance under Guardiola.

Simons is a fantastic player with majestic control and supreme movement. The way he glides on the pitch with and without the ball is certainly…

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Publish date : 2024-05-23 13:41:42

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