Chelsea have made a major leap forward by agreeing to sign Xavi Simons, and negotiations between Simons’ representatives and the club are already underway. While no deal has been reached with RB Leipzig yet, the Blues are now the favorites to sign the Dutch international, who has been keen to leave Germany this summer.
The 22-year-old Simons is reportedly unhappy with the direction of Leipzig following the club’s failure to qualify for European competitions next season. This has opened the door to a possible transfer, with Chelsea being the most realistic option. Arsenal are interested but have not yet initiated formal talks, while Bayern Munich, though informed, are not aggressively pursuing him.
Tottenham and Liverpool had shown interest earlier, but Chelsea are the only team to have initiated serious talks with Simons’ agents. RB Leipzig signed Simons to a permanent transfer in January 2025 for €50 million with performance-based bonuses; now, they value him at €65–70 million.
A transfer will carry a hefty price tag, which could be as high as €80 million with performance bonuses. High-profile agent Ali Barat and Simons’ brother Faustino Simons are the forces behind Simons’ camp, who are keen to get him signed to a top Premier League club.
Xavi Simons Seeking a Premier League Challenge After His Breakthrough Years
A product of the academy youth systems at former clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, Simons has been one of the Bundesliga’s standout players. In 76 matches since joining Leipzig, he has scored 21 goals and provided 23 assists. His technical skills, vision, and adaptability have caught the eye of England’s top clubs, with Chelsea offering a return to the Champions League and consistent top-level competition.
Simons is reportedly eager to sign for a club that offers playing time and European football, two aspects that align perfectly with Chelsea’s ongoing quest under Enzo Maresca. The Premier League is increasingly emerging as the next stage in the Dutch midfielder’s successful career, as negotiations continue.
