Barcelona director recommends ex-La Masia wonderkid’s signing, but Xavi not keen – report

A few days ago, rumours broke out of Barcelona suggesting that the club hold an interest in Xavi Simons. The youngster has been performing brilliantly at PSV Eindhoven this season, with director Jordi Cruyff, in particular, keen on his services.

However, in a recent report from Joan Fontes, it has been revealed that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is not entirely sure about the idea of re-signing Simons.

Cruyff is pushing hard for the services of Simons, who has been involved in 26 goals this season, even winning three caps for the Dutch national team. But Xavi is not on board with the idea of signing the youngster.

The Barcelona coach does not appear to rate the player highly, which could be a turning point, as far as the relationship between Xavi and Cruyff is concerned.

Simons has always been a bone of contention in Barcelona circles. Formerly of the famed La Masia youth academy, the player last year had claimed that the Catalan club do not spend much time in the gym – sparking a furore among the fans.

Whether or not those comments are serving as a deterrent for Xavi remains unclear. But it must be noted that Simons’ father Regillio, was a big fan of Barcelona and in particular, Xavi Hernandez. As such, his son was named after the current Barça coach.

The player, for his part, had always dreamt of succeeding at Camp Nou. But it could never materialise, as he left for PSG in 2019 on a free transfer.

Barcelona had considered the possibility of re-signing the youngster last year but were asked not to do so by none other than Lionel Messi.

But as the Dutchman continues to perform in the Eredivisie, Barcelona have a decision to make as they look to contemplate the return of their former prodigy.