Xavi Simons has taken RB Leipzig out of his Instagram bio, which has led to more rumours that he will soon move to Chelsea. The Bundesliga team signed the Dutch midfielder to a permanent deal in January 2025. Now, he has only left information about his Puma endorsement and his work with UNICEF on the bio, which could point to a big move.
That small change on social media fits with the growing number of reports of advanced talks between Chelsea and Leipzig. The clubs are making quick progress in their talks, and the Blues are hopeful that they will reach an agreement in the next few days. There hasn’t been an official bid yet, but people close to the deal say the Blues are getting ready to make an offer of about €70 million, which is what Leipzig is expected to ask for, plus extras.
Simons, who became well-known at PSV and then impressed in Germany, reportedly wants to move to a bigger European platform. Chelsea’s project under manager Enzo Maresca has reportedly caught his eye, especially since the 22-year-old would have a clear role in a dynamic midfield setup. His arrival could give Chelsea more options in terms of strategy, either by moving Cole Palmer further up the pitch or by adding creativity behind the striker.
Chelsea Have Yet to Agree a Deal with Leipzig
Leipzig is sticking to their price and has turned down Chelsea’s first ideas for player trades, which included Christopher Nkunku and Carney Chukwuemeka. The German club wants money, especially since they spent a lot of money on Simons earlier this year: €50 million plus bonuses worth €31 million, which will keep him on the team until 2027.
However, representatives from the Bridge believe that Simons is on board with the move, and personal terms shouldn’t be a problem. Agent Ali Barat is also said to be helping to finalise the details, using his strong connections in England to make negotiations go more smoothly.
The next step is for Chelsea to officially submit their bid, potentially after finalising a few outgoing transfers to balance the books. The Dutch international’s time in Germany is likely coming to an end as rumours spread and the Instagram hint stays up.