Xavi Simons may return to Paris Saint-Germain next summer. That reports le Parisien, which knows that technical director Luis Campos is very fond of the PSV playmaker. The development of Simons in the Philips Stadium is closely monitored and he can be retrieved through the infamous clause in the midfielder’s contract. Simons must want that himself.
Last summer, PSV succeeded in taking over Simons from the Parisians on a free transfer, but a buy-back clause had to be included in the contract. Le Parisien writes that PSG has been in regular contact with Simons since then and that a return is a topic of discussion. The champion of France would have to pay twelve million euros to bring the nineteen-year-old playmaker to Paris, but then it depends on Simons himself. If he prefers to stay with PSV rather than return to PSG, then a transfer is off the track.
Campos, meanwhile, is weighing his options. The technical boss of the capitals is impressed by Simons’ development at PSV and is considering a return, but must first determine what next season’s selection will look like. Once he has an idea of the number of PSG departures and the players who are eligible to succeed them, a decision will be made about bringing in Simons. He would only consider a comeback if he gets a serious chance at playing time.
In the meantime, PSV hopes to put a stop to the transfer and talks have started with Simons’ management about an upgrade and extension of his contract. The ‘PSG clause’ would then be removed from the contract. The experience that the people of Eindhoven can offer him weighs heavily for the the Dutch international. After all, during his last season at PSG, under trainer Mauricio Pochettino, Simons only played six official games. Before his period in Paris, Simons played in the youth academy of Barcelona.
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