Tottenham Hotspur has officially obtained the signature of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for a record commission of 69 million euros, marking the most expensive transfer to the history of the North London Club. The move highlights the determination of Spurs to strengthen their team for the season of the Premier League of 2025/26.
According to The Telegraph, the Dutch midfielder has already arrived in England to finalize the latest details before being revealed as Tottenham player. The agreement between Spurs and Leipzig exceeds the previous record transfer commission of the club of 64.3 million euros paid for Dominic Solanke. The signature not only establishes a new point of reference, but also underlines the ambition of the club to improve its attack options.
Initially, Chelsea was considered more environments for Simons, but their involvement in other transfer activities, including Christopher Nkunku and Alejandro Garnacho, allowed Tottenham to hit and protect the star born in 2003. Having previously lost Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White, manager Thomas Frank and President Daniel Levy were determined to leave this Opportunities would slip away. They see Simons as the vital piece necessary to raise the midfield, in particular in the role n. 10 in which the Spurs have long been missing a true director.
In the 2024/25 season, Simons delivered an exceptional campaign with Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and providing 7 assists in the Bundesliga. His creativity, technical finesse and versatility have cemented him as one of the most brilliant young people in Europe. The Spurs expects them to bring dynamism to their attack, able to orchestrate the game from deeper positions or pushing forward to score goals alone.
With this transfer, Tottenham’s summer expenditure has already exceeded 200 million euros, their second higher outlay ever after the 272 million euros spent in 2023/24. Clearly, the club aims to bring together a team capable of competing with the prime minister league elite and taking giant steps in European competitions.
In addition to its value on the field, Simons’ arrival also has a significant commercial weight. Tottenham’s global charm is expected and will strengthen the presence of the club in the transfers market.
For Spurs fans, this record -breaking Fuels Hope in an innovative season. If Simons adapts quickly, it could become the new corner stone of the research of Tottenham’s glory in the Premier League and beyond.
Sources: MTV
