Xavi Simons

Sarr reveals planned goal routine with Xavi Simons in Tottenham win

Sarr reveals planned goal routine with Xavi Simons in Tottenham win

Pape Matar Sarr revealed he had planned discussions with Xavi Simons towards the goal the Senegalese midfielder scored in Tottenham Hotspur's 3-0 Premier League win at 10-man West Ham United on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old rose highest to head in a corner from new singing Simons in the 47th minute before Lucas Bergvall and Micky van de Ven added their names on the scoresheet. It...

Tottenham complete £52 million signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig

Tottenham complete £52 million signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Dutch attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for a fee in the region of £52 million on a long-term contract, Afrosport reports. Spurs’ rivals Chelsea had previously held talks with Leipzig to bring Simons to Stamford Bridge, but have opted to go after Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who is close to joining the Blues. Simons initially joined Leipzig...

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...