Key Takeaways:
- Tottenham are close to completing the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for £51.8m, with the player having undergone his medical in England
- The 22-year-old Netherlands international has provided 22 goals and 24 assists in 78 appearances for Leipzig over the past two seasons
- Simons will become Tottenham’s latest summer addition, following failed moves for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze earlier this transfer window
Deal Nears Completion for Highly-Regarded Dutch Midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the acquisition of RB Leipzig’s attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, after the clubs agreed a fixed £51.8m (€60m) package for the Netherlands international. Simons, who has featured 28 times and netted five goals for the Netherlands, is already in England, with SportingPedia sources suggesting his medical checks have been completed ahead of his contract signing.
Both sides have reached a full agreement, paving the way for the 22-year-old’s move to North London.
🚨💣 BREAKING: Xavi Simons to Tottenham, here we go!
All SIGNED between Spurs and RB Leipzig for fee worth €60m fixed after agreement revealed overnight.
Xavi has completed his medical and his contract is also now signed. 🔐🇳🇱
Contract until 2030 + 2 year option. pic.twitter.com/t98SrgrAh2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2025
Summer Transfer Developments at Tottenham
Tottenham’s efforts to strengthen their squad this summer have seen Simons become the latest significant addition, set to join Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus at the club. The search for an attacking midfielder saw the club miss out on Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest, while a key target, Eberechi Eze, decided to join Arsenal from Crystal Palace.
Chelsea had previously engaged RB Leipzig over a potential transfer for Simons earlier in the summer; however, they are now poised to secure the signature of Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho for £40m.
Simons’ Footballing Journey: From La Masia to the Premier League
Simons began his career at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, joining at the age of seven and quickly gaining recognition both within and beyond the club. By his early teens, Simons attracted a substantial online following and endorsement deals, including a contract with Nike and appearances alongside Neymar and Ronaldinho.
A contract dispute with Barcelona at age 16 led Simons to Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, where he made his senior debut in February 2021. However, after making 11 appearances across all competitions, limited opportunities prompted Simons to seek regular first-team football, and he was loaned to PSV for the 2022-23 season.
Simons subsequently signed for RB Leipzig, where over two seasons he amassed 22 goals and 24 assists in 78 matches across all competitions, establishing his status as one of Europe’s most coveted young talents.
International Pedigree and Recent Transfer Market Moves
Simons’s international career includes 28 senior Netherlands caps, with a notable debut in the 2022 World Cup knockout stage against the USA, making him the youngest Dutch player to feature at that phase of the competition.
The move will mark the second significant transfer from Leipzig to the Premier League this summer, following Benjamin Sesko’s £73.7m switch to Manchester United. Named after Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez, Simons has attracted long-standing attention from elite European clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich.
Simons brings to Tottenham exceptional versatility, operating effectively on either wing or as a central attacking midfielder, and is fluent in six languages.
