A smiling man in the foreground wearing a suit and tie, while in the background there's a pixelated figure wearing an orange soccer jersey. — Florentino happy with incognito player from the Netherlands and Figo transfer in the background | Didac Aguirre

Camara — Florentino happy with incognito player from the Netherlands and Figo transfer in the background | Didac Aguirre

Neither Araújo nor De Jong: the New Figo Case that Real Madrid Has Well Underway

The transfer that Real Madrid has in mind to recreate the well-known Figo case with Barcelona

20/12/2024 20:15:00h

Didac Aguirre

Years have passed and Barcelona still hasn't forgotten the incident with Luis Figo. The Portuguese, who was an icon for the Catalans, left for Real Madrid to finish his career. A transfer that the Meringue team could repeat with a former Barça player.

Xavi Simons has been placed on Real Madrid's radar with a view to a transfer next transfer market. The Dutchman, who was a Barcelona academy player, has performed well at RB Leipzig, being one of the team's most important players.

Football player in white and red uniform pointing with finger in a stadium.

Xavi Simons in the match | Didac Aguirre

On loan from PSG, the player's future at the Parisian club is quite uncertain. This has led Real Madrid to see an opportunity to strengthen their midfield. Despite having more interest in the upcoming markets, the white club is determined to count on the Dutchman.

Following Figo's success

At just 21 years old, Simons is one of the biggest talents in Europe. His loan spell at Leipzig has helped the Dutchman begin to fulfill his potential. With 956 minutes on the clock this season, Simons managed to earn himself a place of importance within the German team.

Despite the interest in transfer players such as Araújo and De Jong, Real Madrid have opted for Simons. His youth and future potential would be a great help to the club in consolidating a dominant midfield.

A soccer player celebrates a goal with a funny pose on the field.

Xavi Simons celebrating with Leipzig | Didac Aguirre

However, the team is aware of the problems it will have to face in order to achieve this operation. The 80 million euros that PSG will ask for the Dutchman's departure is one of these inconveniences. Despite this, Real Madrid is determined to give Simons the same opportunity it offered Figo.

The time for this transfer

Due to return to PSG at the end of this season, Real Madrid have begun the necessary moves to sign Simons. Aware of the time left until the summer, the club is taking things slowly to secure this transfer.

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