Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Dutch attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a high-profile deal that underlines the club’s ambitions this summer.
The transfer, valued at approximately €60 million (around £51–52 million), includes a five-year contract with an option to extend by two additional seasons, potentially keeping Simons at Spurs until 2032 .
The 22-year-old underwent his medical promptly and has signed all paperwork, formally becoming a Tottenham player . The fee reportedly includes a sell-on clause benefiting Leipzig, rather than performance-based incentives .
Simons arrives at a pivotal moment for Spurs. Their pursuit of a No. 10 signing had been fraught, following missed opportunities with Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, while James Maddison is sidelined due to injury . His arrival addresses that void decisively, while also reinforcing the squad alongside Mohammed Kudus, another marquee summer signing .
Expressing his enthusiasm, Simons stated, “I’m really happy and can’t wait to get going. I’ve been dreaming of this for a long time… I will bring flair to the team but also hard work and discipline. I want to do everything I can to win, for the team and the fans” . Head coach Thomas Frank also praised the new signing, commending his versatility to operate as both a No. 10 and a winger, as well as his proven ability to contribute goals and assists .
Tottenham’s swift, decisive move allowed them to outmaneuver Chelsea in the race for Simons, capitalizing when their rivals hesitated due to financial constraints .
This signing marks a major achievement for Spurs in what has already been a busy transfer window that includes securing players like Kudus, Mathys Tel, and Kōta Takai . While securing Simons reinforces Tottenham’s attacking options, the club remains active in the market and may still pursue additional reinforcements, particularly on the wings or in defence .
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