Tired of Xavi Simons: Leipzig are willing to lessen their release clause | OneFootball

Voetbal International’s Joost Blaauwhof has emphasised that Xavi Simons is on his way from RB Leipzig. Chelsea are very interested in the Dutch international, who has a release clause in his contract in East Germany.

Simons, of course, made his permanent move from Paris Saint-Germain to Leipzig just last winter, for a transfer fee of €50 million at the time. According to VI sources, a €70 million release clause was included in Simons’ contract with Leipzig.

According to Blaauwhof, it seems highly likely the Blues won’t even have to pay the full amount of his release clause. A frustrated Leipzig appears willing to let Simons go for less than that amount.

Despite previous interest from clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Barcelona in international media, Chelsea now appear to be the first club to make a concrete offer for the creative player. According to various media, Bayern Munich are also reportedly monitoring the situation, but that hasn’t yet led to any concrete approaches.

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield