Tottenham recruits Xavi Simons, ending the thirst for "number 10"

(NLDO) – Tottenham officially successfully recruited Xavi Simons when signing a 5-year transfer contract with RB Leipzig worth 52 million pounds.

This is Tottenham's first major signing under new coach Thomas Frank. Throughout the summer, Tottenham were looking for a quality attacking midfielder after failing to sign Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) and Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace). The successful recruitment of Xavi Simons - one of the most promising talents in European football - is considered an important turning point for the North London team.

Xavi Simons will stay with Tottenham until 2030

Xavi Simons, a product of La Masia

The 22-year-old Dutch player has signed a 5-year contract with Tottenham, with an option to extend for a further 2 seasons. He will wear the number 7 shirt at Tottenham Stadium - the number that was worn by former captain Son Heung-min.

Xavi Simons can play on both wings, plays well as an attacking midfielder and promises to bring the necessary flexibility to coach Thomas Frank's tactical system.

Xavi Simons takes over the number 7 shirt that once belonged to former captain Son Heung-min

"I am very happy and looking forward to starting with Spurs. This is a great club and when I met the head coach, I knew immediately this was the right place for me. I will bring creativity, discipline and effort to help the team conquer victory" - Simons shared.

Coming from La Masia (Barcelona), Simons joined PSG in 2019 before making a strong impression during his loan spell at PSV Eindhoven in the 2022-2023 season, scoring a total of 22 goals.

In the last two seasons with RB Leipzig, he continued to maintain impressive form with 22 goals and 24 assists after 78 matches.

Xavi Simons is a versatile player with development potential.

Xavi Simons - the favorite player

Tottenham are keen on signing Simons after RB Leipzig agreed to let him go after missing out on a Champions League spot. Simons was initially expected to join Chelsea, but the Blues' inability to completely offload unwanted players has given Spurs an opportunity to profit.

Manager Thomas Frank has repeatedly urged the board to recruit more personnel since taking office in June. The failure to pursue Gibbs-White and Eze, along with the serious injury of James Maddison, has further urged Tottenham to act.

Tottenham puts hope in Xavi Simons

Tottenham's future

Simons has completed his medical and the £52m deal will be announced on August 30, just hours before the Premier League match against Bournemouth. The Dutchman is expected to make his debut at Tottenham Hotspur before the game, although it is not yet clear whether he will be able to play immediately.

With the arrival of Xavi Simons, Spurs fans expect the team to have more creativity, speed and innovation in attack, and open a new ambitious era under coach Thomas Frank.

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