Xavi Simons has made his stance loud and crystal clear: he wants out. After weeks of radio silence from Leipzig and limited progress in talks, the 22-year-old Dutch international is done waiting. “Okay, I’ve been waiting for weeks now. I want this transfer to happen,” he reportedly told the club over the weekend.
He’s ready to leave — and this time, there’s no going back.
Xavi Simons tired of delays, pushes for swift exit
Simons signed permanently with RB Leipzig in January 2025, on a deal running until 2027. But after a frustrating season — which saw Leipzig miss out on European qualification — Simons made it clear he wants out for good.
Despite Leipzig’s internal push to convince him otherwise, Simons has flat-out told the club there’s “no chance” he stays — not even for a few extra months. He reiterated this stance over the weekend. He also removed RB Leipzig from his Instagram bio, another subtle-but-loud digital statement.
Simons was notably absent from Leipzig’s friendly against Atalanta on Saturday, August 2, which only intensified the noise around his future. The message from Simons? Crystal: he won’t wait any longer.
Chelsea lead race as Leipzig set €70m price
Leipzig are willing to sell — but only for the right fee. They’ve set a €70 million asking price, and while there’s plenty of interest, Chelsea are pushing hardest to land the Dutchman.
Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham have all made contact, but Chelsea remain in pole position — largely thanks to positive talks with Simons’ agent, Ali Barat, who maintains a close relationship with Chelsea’s owners.
Simons wants a permanent transfer, not another loan or short-term bridge move. He’s determined to find a club where he’s seen as a long-term central piece — not just a project player.
Chelsea plan to ramp things up once they clear space in the squad, with players like Tyrique George, Broja, or Chukwuemeka likely to leave first. Leipzig want only straight cash — no part-exchange deals.
With the Bundesliga season fast approaching and Simons refusing to re-integrate, a transfer in the coming days looks increasingly inevitable. The only real question left is: which badge will he be kissing next?
A trusted source on ChelseaNews.com
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