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Barcelona Pursues Xavi Simons Amid Financial Hurdles

7/18/2025

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FC Barcelona is eyeing a summer reunion with former star Xavi Simons, now at RB Leipzig, but financial hurdles loom large. Sporting director Deco has engaged with Simons' camp, yet Leipzig's hefty €70-75 million price tag poses a challenge. Meanwhile, the club is also scouting other attacking talents like Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz.

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Barcelona Prepares Season

FC Barcelona is gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 season with coach Hansi Flick at the helm. The club has bolstered its lineup by signing goalkeeper Joan Garcia and winger Roony Bardghji. As the team braces for a preseason tour of Asia beginning July 24, key players like Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Oriol Romeu face uncertain futures.

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FC Barcelona is eyeing a summer reunion with former star Xavi Simons, now at RB Leipzig, but financial hurdles loom large. Sporting director Deco has engaged with Simons' camp, yet Leipzig's hefty €70-75 million price tag poses a challenge. Meanwhile, the club is also scouting other attacking talents like Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz.

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