For 60 million euros
Bundesliga star moves to England
Updated on August 29, 2025 – 6:16 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
RB Leipzig loses another top performer. However, this is sweetened by a considerable transfer fee for the Saxons.
Shortly before the first home game of the new season, RB Leipzig loses another top star: After striker Benjamin Šeško, who switched to Manchester United for up to 85 million euros, midfielder Xavi Simons now leaves the Saxons and also switches to the Premier League. The 22-year-old joins Tottenham Hotspur. Leipzig confirmed this early Friday evening.
“Xavi has taken out an outstanding development with us in the past two years,” managing director Marcel Schäfer is quoted in the statement of the club. ! His time at RB Leipzig is a proof of what our club stands for: young, highly rated players to accompany and develop on their way. “Even more:” He came as an extraordinary talent and has developed into one of the best offensive players in Europe and with his playful skills he was one of the load -bearing columns. We thank Xavi for his commitment and wish him only the best for his new challenge at Tottenham. “
The club did not provide any information about the transfer fee, but according to media reports, Tottenham should pay around 60 million euros for the Dutch international.
For coach Werner, this means: to plan. When asked about the impending departure, he finally said that there was a “clear idea”. At the same time, he emphasized that “the first stone had to fall” for this. Werner also pointed out that RB for the midfield “already added players with a perspective and made one or two anticipation”. Nevertheless, one continues to look for reinforcements.
Harvey Elliott from FC Liverpool is currently considered the hottest candidate for the Simons successor. The 22-year-old was trained under the direction of Jürgen Klopp, who now acts as a global RB soccer chief. In Leipzig, Elliott could now mature to the next big star.