Xavi Simons, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder, recently gave a comprehensive interview to Sky Sport in which he discussed various aspects of his career.
Among the topics covered, Simons expressed his admiration for Neymar, the 31-year-old player whom he had the opportunity to play alongside both at FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
In his statements, Simons described Neymar as a fatherly figure to him and emphasized the privilege he had in playing alongside his idol. This statement highlights Neymar’s significance in Simons’ life and career, as well as the positive influence the Brazilian player has had on him.
« He already knew me at Barcelona and was like a father to me. I will always be grateful to him. It was a great dream to play with my idol, and he remains an important person to me. It’s not easy for a young player to join a big team, with your idols and big stars – and he played that role. I am very grateful to him. »