Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Thursday, August 28, 2025, 15:43 / Updated Thursday, August 28, 2025 15:45
The tabloid Bild has revealed that Xavi Simons no participated in Thursday morning training of RB Leipzig and is already in London. At the request of the journalists, the club confirmed: “He received free to clarify his future.”
The same publication argues that the Dutch international will sign with Tottenham and not with Chelsea, with whom it was already understood! His representatives negotiate with President Daniel Levy the financial details of the contract that the player will sign soon. “From our information, he has issued high claims,” Bild reveals.
Bild: “Leipzig wants 70 million, all with bonuses”
Spurs have not yet made an offer, but discussed with the RB about the transfer amount. Bild: “Leipzig concerns a transfer amount of about 70 million euros, including bonuses. It is expected to reach an agreement in this regard.”
For RB Leipzig, Xavi would thus become the second great sale of this summer, after Benjamin Sesko. In exchange for the Slovenian international it has already received 80 million euros from Manchester United.
Xavi Simons opted for Tottenham, and Chelsea made an offer for Fermin Lopez from Barcelona
The Dutchman is desperate to leave. And for Tottenham, a transfer makes sense. The club in the Champions League has a huge need on its post, after James Maddison (28) broke its cross ligament in early August.
Spurs looked for solutions, but they were not successful. Eberechi Eze has chosen to transfer to Arsenal, and Morgan Gibbs-White extended his contract to Nottingham Forest, after a tease discussion with the Evangelos Marinakis owner.
Chelsea, in turn, was understood with Xavi and his agent, Ali Barat. But the “blue” have now focused on Farín López, from FC Barcelona, and have already submitted an offer of 50 million euros for the player of the Spanish champion.
