Because of Cruyff's influence, Barca have favored Dutch stars over the past few decades. Now, another 19-year-old rising star has entered Barca's field of vision, and he is Javi Simmons, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain. He is seen as the no. 10 core of the future Dutch team, can Barca get Simmons this summer?
Harvey Simmons was born in April 2003 and has just celebrated his 19th birthday. In fact, Simmons played for the La Masia Academy for a long time until the summer of 2019, when he switched to the Greater Paris U19 Youth Team and entered the first team this year. Simmons has made five appearances in Ligue 1 so far, but in the youth Champions League, Simmons has 4 goals and 6 assists.
Simmons' contract with Paris Grande expires this summer, and it is difficult for him to get a stable appearance due to too much competition. In this case, Simmons didn't want to renew his contract too much. And once Barca extended an olive branch, Simmons was willing to return to the arms of the Red and Blue Army. Spanish media revealed that Xavi is also very optimistic about Simmons' potential, believing that he is expected to become the top offensive midfielder in Europe, which paves the way for Simmons' return.
The "Transfer Market" valuation for Simmons is only 3 million euros, but if he can get a stable playing time at Barca, Simmons's value will definitely skyrocket. What is even more valuable is that Simmons can also play the center position in addition to the front, so he may also become a substitute for Aubameyang. Once levan, Haaland and others failed in their acquisition plans, Simmons may be a good complementary signing.
In addition to Barca, Simmons has another option if he wants to leave Greater Paris, and that is Bayer Leverkusen. Bundesliga powerhouses are also interested in Simmons, as the Pharma's Wiltz are likely to be snatched by the giants, in which case simmons in the same position will be an effective complement. Several of the previous Paris youngsters have proved themselves in the Bundesliga after leaving, the most famous example being Nkunku. Will Simmons choose to return to Barca or break into the Bundesliga? Let's wait and see.