Barcelona’s summer so far has been a rollercoaster of challenges and cautious steps as the club attempts to rebuild and stabilise its squad while navigating strict financial constraints.
With La Liga’s ever-increasing competitiveness and other Spanish rivals strengthening, Barca’s transfer activity remains limited by their wage cap and debts.
The club’s leadership is focused on smart, opportunistic signings rather than big-money splashes, prioritising internal squad adjustments and contract renewals to stay competitive.
Meanwhile, the broader football market is shifting rapidly, with many top talents in demand, adding pressure on Barcelona to balance ambition with prudence.
Amid these developments, a notable update has surfaced concerning Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, and a recent discreet meeting.
According to reports from SPORT, Deco met with Ali Barat, a high-profile agent closely involved with the career of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons.
Also present was Faustino Simons, Xavi’s brother.
The meeting, which reportedly lasted 45 minutes, signals Barcelona’s ongoing interest in the 22-year-old former youth product who currently plays for RB Leipzig.
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Xavi Simons, having risen through Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, now plies his trade in the Bundesliga but is said to harbour ambitions of returning to Camp Nou.
However, the financial reality makes this an extremely difficult deal.
RB Leipzig values Xavi Simons highly given his integral role in their squad, and Barcelona’s current economic limitations mean that pursuing such a transfer would be far from straightforward.
Despite the obstacles, Barcelona are keen to remain involved and monitor the situation closely.
While not a priority, they want to keep options open for potential market movements regarding Simons, fully aware that nothing is impossible in the transfer world.
For now, Barca’s immediate focus remains on resolving internal issues and managing their squad within the boundaries of financial feasibility before committing to any major signings.
Barcelona’s watchful patience over Xavi Simons could yet pay off, but the club knows it must tread carefully to rebuild sustainably.
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