Sign of Tottenham Xavi Simons in an agreement of 51.8 million pounds sterling and complement Chelsea Hijack
Tottenham announced the signing of Xavi Simons of 22 years of RB Leipzig in an agreement of an initial value of 51.8 million pounds sterling.
The Dutch international of 28 plans of 28 foot plans simulates a five -year contract until 2030 with the North London Club, which has the possibility of extending its additional two -year stay.
Reports said that Simons had been about to join Chelsea this summer, the Blues having long -term interest in the graduate of Barcelona Academy.
But after the Blues chose to give priority to the signature of Alejandro Garnacho, the former Paris Saint-Germain chose to join their rivals and connect with Thomas Frank.
He joined the international teammate Micky Van de Ven and will provide an essential quality in role n ° 10 after the Spurs lost James Maddison because of an LCA injury in pre-season.
Xavi’s first words
Speaking for the first time as a new Spurs player, Simons said to the club website: “I’m really happy and I can’t wait to start. I have been dreaming of it for a long time.
“It’s a big club and when I met the head coach, I immediately knew that it was the right place for me.
“I will bring a flair to the team but also hard work and a discipline. I want to do everything I can to win, for the team and also for fans. ”
Manager Thomas Frank echoed his new star man, adding: “I am really happy that we have brought Xavi – he is an excellent addition to the team.
“He is still young, but he already has a good experience and, in recent years, has played a lot of matches at the highest level.
“Xavi has proven its ability to obtain objectives and assists, both from position number 10 and on the left.
“He also has a big eye for his teammates in terms of unlocking the defenses, and I know that he will come and will be part of a good team that is already working together.”
Xavi Simons emerged in the famous Barcelona Academy before moving to PSG. Since then, he has played PSV Eindhoven and RB Leipzig, impressive in each club.
