Tottenham win race with Chelsea to sign Xavi Simons | OneFootball

Netherlands international Xavi Simons has completed a transfer from RB Leipzig to Tottenham, according to Sky Sports and Florian Plettenberg.

There has been ongoing speculation about Xavi’s future since the transfer window opened, with interest across Europe.

However, Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur entered the race yesterday and have moved quickly to finalise a deal.

Tottenham usurp Premier League rivals, Chelsea who, although never formally submitting an offer, had begun discussions with Xavi.

Xavi Simons travels to London today having already completed his medical and will signed a contract until 2032.

The full transfer package with RB Leipzig that has been reached is €60m (£52m) plus a sell-on clause.

Xavi spent just over two seasons with RB Leipzig, since transferring from PSV Eindhoven and Paris St Germain, having come through the Barcelona youth system.

The attacking midfielder went on to make over 70 appearances in Germany, scoring 20 goals and providing over 20 assists.

He becomes Tottenham’s third attacking signing of the summer, joining Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, and Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.

The move will be a big loss to RB Leipzig who were punished 6-0 by Bayern Munich on the opening day of the Bundesliga season.

They will be without Simons as they welcome Heidenheim tomorrow, looking to launch their league season with a much-needed victory.

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