Tottenham Hotspur have made a big move in the transfer market by getting Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for €60 million. The Dutch midfielder signed a seven-year contract and his ability to play different positions should help make Tottenham’s attack better. This signing is part of how Tottenham wants to make their team stronger with head coach Thomas Frank.
- Tottenham paid €60 million to get Xavi Simons.
- The Dutch international agreed to stay for seven years.
- Simons versatility will help Tottenham’s attack get better.
Xavi Simons Joins Tottenham Hotspur
In a big transfer Xavi Simons has now joined Tottenham Hotspur from RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old Dutch player is good at playing different positions and has great skills in midfield. He used to play for teams like Paris Saint-Germain and PSV Eindhoven and people know him for how well he creates plays. Coming to Tottenham is a new step for him as he starts playing in the Premier League.
🚨 Xavi Simons signs contract at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of move from RB Leipzig. Deal for 22yo attacker to 2030 with option to extend by 2yrs. Dutch int’l finalising exit terms with #RBLeipzig after #THFC agreed €60m price + personal terms @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/El71bT5Q2z
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August 29, 2025
Simons’ Career Highlights
Big teams in Europe have been watching Xavi Simons because he plays really good. Moving from RB Leipzig to Tottenham shows how much better he’s getting. Even though Chelsea wanted him too Tottenham got him which shows they really wanted to make their team better.
Impact on Tottenham’s Strategy
Getting Simons helps fix Tottenham’s problems with making plays especially since players like James Maddison got hurt. He can play lots of different positions which gives Thomas Frank more options for how to use him. Since Tottenham plays in both English and European games Simons will be really important for helping them win.
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