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From Barcelona to PSG for Xavi Simons but Why?

Xavi Simons is a soccer player whose flashy skills have made him an online teen sensation, amassing more than 1.6 million followers on Instagram. He became known for his aggressive play as a midfielder for  FC Barcelona's youth squad, of which he was named the captain. In 2019, he was signed by Paris Saint-Germain FC with a contract that guaranteed him a million euros per year.

He joined FC Barcelona in 2010. His success at FC Barcelona led to him being scouted by high-profile soccer agent Mino Raiola, who has represented stars like Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Carmine "Mino" Raiola is an Italian-born Dutch football agent representing a number of well known players, including Zlatan Ibrahimović, Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Marco Verratti, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matthijs de Ligt, and Mario Balotelli.

Futbol Club Barcelona, commonly referred to as Barcelona and colloquially known as Barça, is a Spanish professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, commonly referred to as Paris Saint-Germain, Paris SG, or simply PSG, is a French professional football club based in Paris. Founded in 1970, the club has traditionally worn red and blue kits.

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