Barcelona are changing their policy towards players who leave in search of better financial offers, making it difficult for them to return. This trend became clear after the club refused to bring back one of their young players who had chosen to leave the team at an earlier stage. While the player continues to shine in the German league, his hope of returning to Camp Nou seems far-fetched given the current management’s policy.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, Xavi Simons, one of the most prominent talents in European football, is enjoying a great period with RB Leipzig on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, where he continues to impress in the German league.
However, the young player does not hide his desire to return to Barcelona, the club where he grew up and trained before leaving at an earlier stage of his career in search of greater playing opportunities and a better financial contract. However, with Joan Laporta at the helm of the club, Simons’ return to Camp Nou seems impossible.
Last summer, Xavi Simons was linked with a return to Barcelona, thanks to his great quality and ability to make a difference in midfield, which aligned with coach Hansi Flick’s plans. However, the Camp Nou offices responded categorically: “The door is closed.”
For Joan Laporta, players who decide to leave the club in search of better financial offers do not have a second chance to return under his leadership.
Xavi Simons has made it clear to those close to him that he admires Barcelona’s current project and is excited to play alongside players like Pedri, Balde, and Lamine Yamal. He also expressed regret for having previously left the club when he chose Paris Saint-Germain in the hope of getting a bigger opportunity. But this decision, which some considered a betrayal, made a return to Barcelona unlikely. Laporta’s policy in this regard has always been firm, with the club president refusing to bring back players who, in his view, have prioritized money over loyalty to the club.