On January 30, RB Leipzig paid €50 million (excluding bonuses) to acquire the full sporting and financial rights to Xavi Simons . The Dutch attacking midfielder was coming off a good 2023/2024 season with the German team (10 goals, 15 assists in 43 matches) and had clearly explained that he had no desire to return to Paris Saint-Germain, which did not guarantee him a starting spot.
But very quickly, the German media explained that if Leipzig had chosen to pay such a big transfer, it was to resell the Dutchman at a high price shortly after. And it didn't take long. Recruited in January 2025, Simons completed a 24/25 season with 11 goals and 8 assists in 33 matches and will therefore pack his bags eight months after his transfer to commit to Tottenham .
Resold 8 months after transfer
"We are delighted to announce the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, subject to international clearance and the receipt of a work permit. The 22-year-old Dutch international has signed a long-term contract with the club and will wear the number seven shirt ," read the statement released by the English club, which has thus managed to overtake Chelsea.
He's ours 🤩
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 29, 2025
We're delighted to announce the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig on a long-term contract ✍️
To land Xavi Simons and beat the Blues to the post, Spurs paid no less than €60 million, confirming their huge appetite this summer. Indeed, with this transfer, Tottenham surpassed the symbolic threshold of €200 million spent to strengthen their squad (€63 million for Kudus, €35 million for Tel, €25 million for Danso, €11 million for Vuskovic and €6 million for Takai). For his part, Xavi Simons will discover a new league and will once again face PSG (the two teams will face each other in the Champions League).
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