RB Leipzig negotiates the sale of Xavi Simons

The young Dutch player wants to join a club with higher sporting expectations

Héctor Andreu | 12 Aug 2025 | 15.58
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Xavi Simons negotiates with Chelsea / ESPN
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Chelsea has taken a step forward in the market and has put all its effort into securing the arrival of Xavi Simons. The Dutch midfielder, who currently plays for RB Leipzig, is one of the top priorities for the team led by Enzo Maresca as they approach the final stretch of the transfer window.

Discussions between both clubs are already underway, and according to sources close to the negotiation, the next few days could be decisive in reaching an agreement.

Xavi Simons, who was transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Leipzig, has had successful seasons in the Bundesliga. His ability to play both as a creative attacking midfielder and as a winger makes him a highly sought-after profile. Chelsea is precisely looking for a player capable of creating imbalances in the final meters, providing technical quality, and scoring goals from midfield. In this sense, Simons fits perfectly into the rebuilding plan that Maresca aims to implement at Stamford Bridge.

According to SkySports, Leipzig is not willing to let go of their star easily. Although the player is not owned by the German club, the loan agreement with PSG included clauses that complicate an early termination of the deal. However, the pressure exerted by the London club and the player's desire to try his luck in the Premier League could tilt the balance.

Leipzig demands around 70 million for Xavi Simons

Chelsea has shown a very aggressive transfer policy in recent windows, incorporating young talent with potential for appreciation. In this context, the arrival of Xavi Simons at Chelsea is seen as a strategic move. The midfielder would not only bring imbalance and vision to the game but also enhance the squad's depth in competitions like the Premier League and the Champions League.

Simultaneously, the sports management at Stamford Bridge remains focused on Alejandro Garnacho, a winger from Manchester United who is also on the list of potential signings. However, the current priority is to resolve the Simons situation as quickly as possible since other European clubs have started to explore his signing. Teams like Arsenal and Bayern Munich are monitoring any developments that could open up an opportunity in the market.

Xavi Simons negotiates his signing with Chelsea

The player's circle has revealed that Simons views the possibility of joining London in a positive light, attracted by the opportunity to work with Maresca and the ambitious sporting project at Chelsea. Moreover, his style of play could quickly adapt to the pace and physical demands of English football, where the combination of speed, technique, and quick decision-making is crucial.

The signing of Xavi Simons by Chelsea could become one of the most significant moves in the winter market. The operation still requires agreements from all parties involved, but current indications suggest that a resolution could occur in a matter of days. If confirmed, Stamford Bridge will add to its ranks one of the most promising young talents in European football, strengthening its goal of being a protagonist in major competitions.

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