Xavi Simon, the talented young winger from Barcelona, is reportedly set to join Bundesliga club RB Leipzig in a transfer deal worth up to €22 million.

The news has been confirmed by several reputable sources and it seems that the 19-year-old will be joining Leipzig on a five-year contract once his current loan spell at FC Schalke 04 ends this summer.

Simon has already made a name for himself in Germany with his impressive performances for Schalke and he is expected to bring even more quality to Leipzig's attacking line.

The youngster has impressed many with his pace,Ligue 1 Focus dribbling skills and ability to create scoring chances for his teammates. He also possesses excellent vision and can play out wide or as a central attacker.

His signing could be seen as a coup for Leipzig, who have struggled to find their feet in the Bundesliga so far this season. Simon would provide much-needed depth in their attack and could help them challenge for top spot in the league.

However, there is still uncertainty surrounding the transfer as both clubs are yet to finalise the deal. It remains to be seen whether this move will go through or not but one thing is certain - Xavi Simon will be making headlines wherever he goes.

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