Xavi's future at RB Leipzig - this is what he explicitly verbalized about it. - Xavi's future at RB Leipzig, according to Schaefer's statements.
Xavi Simons, the 22-year-old Dutch national player, scored a goal in RB Leipzig's recent match against Sandhausen. However, the midfielder's future with the German club remains uncertain, as he expresses his ambition to play for a top league title contender.
As of late August 2025, Simons' transfer from RB Leipzig to Chelsea is still not finalized. RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer has warned Chelsea that no transfer will occur unless they improve their offer, and currently, Simons remains a Leipzig player. The Dutchman has recently started for the club in a Bundesliga match.
Chelsea reportedly have a deal in place with Leipzig but want to sell Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson first before pushing the Simons transfer through. Negotiations are ongoing behind the scenes, but no agreement has been reached yet, and the transfer market remains open until September 1.
Tottenham Hotspur have entered the fray, showing interest in competing with Chelsea for Simons. As they look to strengthen their attacking midfield, Spurs could potentially disrupt the current transfer narrative. Leipzig values Simons around £60 million, and while Chelsea is the frontrunner, Tottenham could potentially make a strong bid depending on their offer and Simons' willingness.
Simons' desire to play at the highest level is evident, but RB Leipzig aims to generate more than 100 million euros in transfer income this summer. If it is not economically sensible for the club to let Simons leave, they are happy to have another season with him. On the other hand, a potential transfer fee for Simons could potentially exceed 70 million euros.
The potential transfer of Simons could have implications for the squad composition at RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, the future of Simons at the club is uncertain due to ongoing transfer negotiations.
In the midst of this transfer saga, Benjamin Sesko has been sold to Manchester United for 76.5 million euros. As the transfer window winds down, it remains to be seen where Xavi Simons' future lies.
References:
- BBC Sport
- Sky Sports
- The Guardian
- ESPN
- Daily Mail
