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Tom HamiltonJan 30, 2025, 04:02 AM ET
- • Joined ESPN in 2011
• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours
• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018
Xavi Simons is set to join RB Leipzig permanently after a successful loan spell. Photo by ANP via Getty Images
Netherlands forward Xavi Simons is expected to complete a permanent move to RB Leipzig for a deal in the region of €50 million ($52m) plus significant add-ons, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
Simons, 21, has been on loan at Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain since last season and is set to complete his permanent move before the transfer deadline.
He is set to sign a contract through to 2027 and the deal could be worth up to €75-80m with add-ons.
The Dutch international is regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe and has already impressed at Leipzig. He spent the 2022-23 season on loan at PSV Eindhoven, but has been on loan at Leipzig for the past season and a half.
