On Monday night, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten downplayed hopes for Xavi Simons. The PSV star is advised to continue playing in the Eredivisie for a while by former Ballon d’Or winners. Despite the fact that the pair notices the dribbler’s turbulent development.
At the Rondo table, Marco van Basten addressed the PSV player. “If he continues like this, he will report to the Orange again. Simons has previously made his World Cup debut in Qatar. He has a lot of talent. But first, let him relax. Although he is enthusiastic, I would prefer to see him play for another two years in the Eredivisie. I’m interested in seeing if he can keep doing well. He can then take a closer look,” Marco van Basten mentioned.
Paris Saint-Germain might sign back Simons
Marco van Basten would prefer that Paris Saint-Germain not acquire Simons, who could be acquired for twelve million euros in the summer. The Dutchman said, “I would say: make sure you leave such an impression that foreign nations can no longer ignore you in three years. Let him experience hardships before emerging victorious. The money will be thrown around, yet he will still succeed. Additionally, you don’t play for a quarter at Ajax, Feyenoord, or PSV either. He must decide what is best for his career and, most importantly, play a lot of football.”
Gullit continued, about this fellow countryman, “I hope he becomes a new star. He also cautions Simons to use caution in his decisions. Already, there are two clubs (FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain). That released him. I ponder whether he can advance even farther. At PSV, that must be completed. Although it’s still frivolous right now, I want to see if he can repeat it next year. He has the capacity.
Gullit had heard nothing but praise for Simons. “It’s all his fault, but what am I hearing? He prepares for Lazarus. He truly goes above and beyond for it. You must assign him a free position in midfield. Play some football and have fun. If you’re good enough, the rest will follow,” he concluded.
