Barcelona Transfer News: Barcelona wonderkid Xavi Simons leaves for European giants

Barcelona Transfer News: Barcelona wonder-kid Xavi Simons leaves the Catalan giants after signing for PSG as a free agent this summer.

Barcelona and PSG are in a bitter rivalry when it comes to transfer, with Barcelona’s poor conduct to hire Marco Verrati, to Neymar’s long two-year transfer saga.

In recent advancements, the hostility has reached to the youth level, as PSG have officially signed Barcelona’s 16-year-old wonder-kid Xavi Simons. The Dutch teenager confirmed his move on his twitter handle.

Thank you, @FCBarcelona!
Força Barça! 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/p2fBAV11Cm

— Xavi Simons (@xavisimons) July 23, 2019

The announcement, which has been made on the Dutch youngster’s social media accounts, comes as something of a shock. Simons is considered to be one of the hottest prospects within the famed La Masia academy system.

However, he refused to extend his stay at the Catalan Club, and would be going to the French giants on a free transfer. As of now, PSG’s plan with Simons are unknown.

The Dutch Sensation has gained fame after being phenomenal with the his academy side Juvenil B, and have aroused interests from several clubs, as he is about to reach to a mature age to play at the top level.

It is surprising for the Blaugranas, as the club tipped him as the next big thing in the football world, but the 16-year-old teenager opted a different route.

In further speculations, it is being rumoured that PSG signing Xavi Simons is a kind of revenge after Barcelona signed the English youngster Louie Barry ahead of them earlier this window.

Nevertheless, Barcelona already have a long list of young defenders in the contest of getting the first team squad. Hence, the Dutch midfielder probably would have opted to try other lucrative prospects.

How twitter reacted

This petty rivalry between one of the biggest clubs in the world and an irrelevant one is becoming quick ridiculous. It will take a lot for Neymar to return.

— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) July 23, 2019

OFFICIAL: La Masia wonderkid Xavi Simmons has left the club upon the expiry of his contract. His agent, Mini Raiola intends to transfer him to PSG.

Barcelona should start avoiding players managed by Mino Raiola all together. pic.twitter.com/9dEwIL941m

— Barça Insider (@theBarcaInsider) July 23, 2019

Xavi Simons has parted ways with the club. He is reportedly going to PSG under the seeing of his agent Mino Raiola. pic.twitter.com/8BBT9OgZOu

— Barcastuff (@barcasstuff) July 23, 2019

❗Confirmed — La Masia star Xavi Simons is leaving the club. pic.twitter.com/HfiPsjSpcY

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) July 23, 2019

❗Xavi Simons was one of La Masia's biggest prospects. Quick note that his agent is Mino Raiola. He plans to transfer his star to PSG. pic.twitter.com/tFSVkPpg5Y

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) July 23, 2019

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What’s next?

Barcelona are on their pre-season tour in Japan and are facing Chelsea. The Catalan club will further face Andres Iniesta’s current club Vissel Kobe during their tour.

Post Edited By: Tanish Chachra

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