Messi warned Barcelona boss Xavi against signing Xavi Simons during dinner
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi has reportedly warned Barcelona manager Xavi against a move for namesake and former academy graduate Xavi Simons.
The 18-year-old, who missed the penalty in PSG’s French Cup exit to Nice on Monday, came through Barca’s academy but left the club in 2019 after being offered a huge deal by the Ligue 1 giants.
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Barcelona were far from happy with the nature of Simons’ exit, with the player having been billed as the next big talent to make the grade at the Spanish club.
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