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Xavi Simons completes permanent move to RB Leipzig from PSG

Xavi Simons completes permanent move to RB Leipzig from PSG

RB Leipzig on Thursday confirmed the signing of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent deal after an 18-month loan spell at the German club, Afrosport reports. Simons has signed a contract to remain at Leipzig until 2027 in a deal reportedly worth €81 million plus add-ons and a sell-on clause for PSG. The 21-year-old initially joined Leipzig on loan from PSG for...

Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons out for ‘several weeks’ with ligament injury

Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons out for ‘several weeks’ with ligament injury

RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons will be unavailable for 'several weeks' after sustaining an ankle injury during their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Unable to stand on his own, the 21-year-old was subbed off in the 78th minute of the game with the assistance of Leipzig's medical staff, and was replaced by Danish forward Yussuf Poulsen The German...

UEFA Champions League: Bellingham, Yamal & other youngsters to look out for this season

UEFA Champions League: Bellingham, Yamal & other youngsters to look out for this season

The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s foremost club competition, premieres on Tuesday as the journey to crowning a new champion of Europe begins. This season’s Champions League will debut the new league format, featuring 36 teams, which means more matches will be played and therefore more opportunities for youngsters to prove themselves. From living legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Wayne Rooney all the way to...

Boniface at the double in Bayer Leverkusen bashing of Borussia Monchengladbach

Nigerian striker Boniface nominated for Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has been nominated for the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award for September. The Bayer Leverkusen striker, who also won the accolade in August alongside the Bundesliga Player of the Month award, has been nominated for his third honour since moving to Germany over the summer. The 22-year-old enjoyed a successful month with Die Werkself, as they were unbeaten in four...