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Fri, 29 Aug 2025 Football Transfers

Tottenham sign attacker Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig

By BBC
Tottenham sign attacker Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig

Tottenham have signed the Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for £51.8m (60m euros).

The 22-year-old said he has "been dreaming of this for a long time" after completing his medical and joining Thomas Frank's side.

He added: "I'm really happy and can't wait to get going.

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

Spurs manager Frank said Simons, who has signed a "long-term deal", is a "great addition" who "already has good experience" despite his age.

The midfielder follows Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus as summer arrivals at Spurs.

Chelsea held talks with Leipzig over a move for Simons this summer but are set to complete a £40m move for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho.

Spurs failed in their bid to sign Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White earlier this summer, while one of their main targets Eberechi Eze chose to join rivals Arsenal from Crystal Palace.

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