RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons Expresses Desire for Chelsea Move
In a significant development regarding RB Leipzig‘s Xavi Simons, the young midfielder has communicated his desire to only pursue a move to Chelsea, despite competing interests from top clubs like Bayern Munich and Manchester City, as reported by ESPN.
Transfer Details
At just 22 years old, Simons is poised to exit Leipzig this summer after the Bundesliga side secured his services from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this year for an initial transfer fee of €50 million. Now, they are looking to capitalize on his value, setting a price tag of €80 million ($93.6 million) for his departure.
Performance Highlights
Last season, the Dutch international was a standout performer in the Bundesliga, scoring 10 goals and providing seven assists across 25 matches. Although he only recently signed a contract extending until 2027, Leipzig is eager to make a profit from the potential sale.
Interest from Other Clubs
According to sources in July, Chelsea has intensified their pursuit of Simons and is preparing an offer of approximately €60 million to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
In contrast, Bayern Munich views him as the ideal candidate to fill the gap left by Kingsley Coman, who recently transferred to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Manchester City is considering Simons as a possible addition should they part ways with Savinho, who is rumored to be heading to Tottenham.
Potential Impact on Chelsea
Should the transfer to Chelsea go through, Simons would become the ninth addition to the club this summer, joining a list of new signings that includes João Pedro, Jamie Gittens, and Jorrel Hato, with Chelsea’s overall spending exceeding €250 million.
Additionally, reports indicate that Chelsea is also keeping an eye on Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho as they look to bolster their squad further.
