‘They didn’t believe in me’ – Xavi Simons opens up on Barcelona exit

Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Xavi Simons of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on April 25, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey - Danehouse/Getty Images) | Getty Images Xavi Simons has spoken out about his exit from Barcelona and says he moved on as he believed the club had lost faith in him.

The Dutch star came through the club’s academy and had been tipped to break into the first team. However, he joined PSG in a surprise move in 2019 and has now spoken about the transfer.

“It was clear from their side that they didn’t believe in me. At that time, I chose not to speak because I was only focused on the pitch, but they told me, ‘We have other players we believe in and want to offer you a contract, but you’re not one of the players who are truly part of the project,’” he…

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