Xavi Simons has officially completed a permanent transfer to RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of around £42 million. The 21-year-old, who was on loan at Leipzig for his second season, has signed a contract with the club until 2027, breaking their transfer record in the process.
Marcel Shaefer, Leipzig’s board member for sport, expressed his satisfaction with the deal, stating, “We’ve been working towards this transfer for a while now, and we are delighted to have Xavi on board. This move aligns with our sporting and financial objectives, and we are excited to have him as a permanent part of our team.”
Xavi, who has impressed with 15 goals and 19 assists in 60 games for Leipzig, shared his enthusiasm about the move, saying, “I feel truly at home in Leipzig and am grateful for the support from the club. Our focus now is on achieving our goals for this season, including qualifying for the Champions League and reaching the DFB-Pokal final.”
In other transfer news, Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl confirmed that Mathys Tel is looking to leave the club, attracting interest from several Premier League sides. Additionally, Fabrizio Romano reported that Jordan Henderson is close to joining Monaco from Ajax, while PSG’s Milan Skriniar has joined Jose Mourinho’s team on loan and Hakim Ziyech has made a permanent move to Al Duhail in Qatar.