Tottenham Finalise signing of Xavi Simons

Tottenham Hotspur have completed sealing a major midfield coup by finalising the £51.8 million signing of 22-year-old Dutch dynamo Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. The transfer is advanced—Simons has completed his medical in London, agreed terms, and signed a contract until 2030 with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Earlier reports placed Spurs’ bid around £60 million, with Leipzig expecting that figure including add-ons.

This marks one of Tottenham’s biggest transfers, as they look to fill the creative void left by long-term injury to James Maddison—compounding their summer struggles after failed bids for targets like Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.

Who is Xavi Simons? Career and breakthrough:

Season 2024-25 (Bundesliga & Overall)

• Bundesliga (Leipzig): 10 goals and 7 assists in 25 matches, plus 1 goal and 1 assist in domestic cup—total of 11 goals and 8 assists across competitions.
• Statistical efficiency: 0.40 goals per match, contributing to 16 goal involvements; 2.14 key passes per game; expected assists at 0.32 per 90 minutes, placing him among the very best creators in Europe.
• Overall career at Leipzig: 22 goals and 24 assists in 78 appearances since first arriving (loan and permanent).

Earlier Breakthrough

• At PSV in 2022-23, Simons exploded with 19 goals and 8 assists in 34 league appearances, earning him the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year award.
• A product of Barça’s famed La Masia academy, he later developed at PSG before shining in the Eredivisie and Bundesliga. His versatility allows him to operate as an attacking midfielder, left-sided creator, or even a false number nine.

Spurs Eye Further Reinforcements After Simons

With midfield now bolstered, Tottenham are already plotting to strengthen other key areas—specifically a centre-backand a winger. Via P’Okeefe on X

Centre-Back Target: Manuel Akanji

Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji has been linked with potential moves away from the Etihad. Several clubs, including Crystal Palace, AC Milan, and Galatasaray, have expressed interest. Spurs are monitoring the centre-back market closely, and Akanji in the last 10 minutes has been contacted by Tottenham camp as they make approach to Manchester City.

Tottenham want to add another central defender for squad depth, in the likely event of an injury occurring between the two current brick walls Cristian Romero and Micky Van De Ven.

Winger Interests

Tottenham are also looking to bolster their attacking options with pace and creativity out wide. Targets being considered include:

• Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
• Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)

This suggests Spurs intend to round out their attack with both creative depth and wing speed.

Tottenham Complete Xavi Simons Signing: Stats, Breakthrough Journey & Spurs’ Next Moves for CB and Winger

Conclusion

Xavi Simons brings elite creative output and versatility that fits Tottenham’s need for a dynamic midfielder. His ability to both score and create makes him a huge addition to Thomas Frank’s system.

With the midfield position strengthened, Spurs’ attention will now shift to defence and wide attacking roles. A centre-back such as Manuel Akanji and a winger remain high on their shortlist as they push to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level and in all competitions.