Xavi Simons is making it difficult for Pochettino. The former Barcelona youth squad has taken a step forward during the PSG preseason. Le Parisien He explains that he could even be a starter in the Super Cup. The absence of internationals during preparation has been well used by the 18-year-old at the start of a very important season for him. He has one more year left on his contract with PSG, it is expected that he will sit down shortly to try to renew, but before he is about to clarify his situation in this year. As noted, your site should be halfway between the first team and the U19. But Simons is not satisfied.
Pochettino tends to put the brakes on so as not to overwhelm his youngsters too much and he has several he is counting on this preseason, whose situation is similar to Simons’. Kalimuendo, Dina Ebimbe or Bitshiabu are pearls on which PSG must decide. But Simons has taken a step forward and, on him, the expectations have always been enormous. More since his departure from the Barcelona quarry to PSG in 2019. The Dutchman made his debut with the first team in the Coupe de France in February and now, in the preseason, he has been shining. Against Lille on Sunday he will have a unique opportunity to hit the table, the absence of several heavyweights opens the door to the young talent.
Simons belongs to the Raiola team. Another Dutchman on his list and he does not pass the superagent for being a speculative guy. Even more so when you have the upper hand. The young player’s contractual situation presents a unique opportunity to put pressure on PSG, something to which the footballer’s start to the season is helping. Simons’ progression is well received by Leonardo as well. The sports director is also looking forward to seeing some of his young talents from the nursery triumph in the first team to give some proof that his work in grassroots football also serves. And thus launch a message of optimism for his quarry, after several of his pearls have preferred to leave the club in recent times, given the difficulty to reach the first team with guarantees.