Chelsea Are In The Running To Land This Bundesliga Playmaker: What Will He Add To Maresca’s Team? | OneFootball

In a recent print edition, Sport mentioned that Chelsea are in the running to land RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons this summer. It has been revealed that the Blues would have to compete with Manchester United and Bayern Munich in the race to land the Dutch attacker in this transfer window.

Simons’ Impressive Form In The Bundesliga Last Season

Simons had a decent campaign at the German club as he put in a run of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 22-year-old participated in 33 matches for RB Leipzig last season, scoring 11 goals and earning eight assists in various competitions.

The Amsterdam-born talent was a reliable performer in the opponent’s half based on his average of 2.09 shots per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. He kept 46% of his attempts on target. Simons was even tidy when distributing the ball in the final third, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 78.6% in the German top flight (stats via fbref.com).

Simons is under contract at the Red Bull Arena until the summer of 2027 which could make it difficult for Chelsea to sign him on the cheap this off-season.

LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 17: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig reacts after the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart at Red Bull Arena on May 17, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

What Will Simons Add To Chelsea Boss Enzo Maresca’s Team?

Simons is a good dribbler with the ball and can make some dangerous runs on the offensive end of the field. He can strike the ball with venom from long range and has got the eye to play a few decisive passes in the opponent’s half.

The Dutch talent can chip in by scoring a handful of important goals for his team. Simons mainly operates as an attacking midfielder but can also play a winger if required. However, it remains to be seen whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League if Chelsea manage to bring him on board this summer.

We can expect Simons to add more firepower to Enzo Maresca’s frontline. He could go on to form a productive partnership with Cole Palmer at the West London club.

At 22, the future looks quite bright for Simons as long as he continues to improve with each year. Therefore, it makes sense for the Blues to try everything they can to lure him to Stamford Bridge before the end of this transfer window.