Xavi Simons Wants Chelsea Transfer but Expresses Respect for RB Leipzig Citing He is Part of Chelsea’s Long-term Future

Xavi Simons continues to start for RB Leipzig even as his intention to join Chelsea before the transfer window closes becomes clear. The Dutch midfielder has expressed respect for his current club but sees his future as part of Chelsea’s long-term project.

Simons Starts For Leipzig Amid Transfer Speculation

Despite transfer speculation around his future, Xavi Simons continued to feature for RB Leipzig at the start of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. The 22-year-old midfielder came off the bench in Leipzig’s last game – a loss over Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga opener.

Simons recently returned to the squad as he continues to express his intention to leave for Chelsea amid discussions between the two clubs about a permanent switch this month. Though Leipzig initially rejected two bids from Chelsea, the Blues are now shut in talks to sign the midfielder.

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Simons is a World class player, and is only interested in moving to Chelsea, as previously reported. It was during the summer that the 22-year-old was linked with a host of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Chelsea.

Leipzig have publicly maintained they would like to keep hold of Simons, but in reality, they’re prepared to cash in on the midfielder for the right price. Simons, who has long been open to joining Chelsea, has received interest from several clubs, including Tottenham and Manchester City.

What Simons Brings For Chelsea…

Simons’ Chelsea arrival will add to Maresca’s midfield depth as Chelsea aim to end their top-four drought next season. However, his move will bet met with competition in Chelsea’s current midfielding options.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Certainly, we are in for an exciting few hours as the trans fer window might just see a deadline-day domino! As Simons continues to only consider a move to Chelsea, the transfer market edges its close in less than 2 weeks, meaning that both player and teams have to reach an agreement for the Dutch’s transfer to Stamford Bridge and the Premier League.