Tottenham Completes Statement Signing Of Xavi Simons From RB Leipzig

‎Tottenham have completed the signing of Netherlands international Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

‎Simons has cost Spurs a €60 million transfer fee and has signed a five-year contract with an option for a two-year extension.

‎”I’m really happy and can’t wait to get going. I’ve been dreaming of this for a long time,” he told the club’s official website.

‎”It’s a great club and when I met the head coach I knew straight away that this was the right place for me.

‎”I will bring flair to the team but also hard work and discipline. I want to do everything I can to win, for the team and also for the fans.”

‎Tottenham had been braced for another transfer battle over Simons after missing out on Eberechi Eze, who joined rivals Arsenal, while Morgan Gibbs-White committed his future to Nottingham Forest.

‎Chelsea held talks earlier in the window but never launched an official bid, instead turning attention to a £40 million move for Manchester United winger Aleandro Garnacho.

‎In 78 appearances for Leipzig, he scored 22 goals and provided 24 assists.

‎He also netted five times in 28 appearances for the Netherlands.

‎Tottenham and England midfielder James Maddison is set to miss most of the season after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL.

‎Spurs have already strengthened their squad with the permanent arrivals of Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel both of whom impressed during the latter half of the 2024-25 campaign, with Tel joining on loan from Bayern Munich. They have also added Joao Palhinha on a season-long loan.

‎Meanwhile, Xavi Simons continues his journey across Europe, having developed at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy before spells at Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven, and RB Leipzig.