Xavi Simons joins Leipzig from PSG in €80M deal

RB Leipzig have signed PSG attacking midfielder Xavi Simons (21) in a reported €80 million deal, both clubs have announced, Report informs.

The Dutch midfielder joined the Red Bull-owned Bundesliga side on loan from Les Parisiens eighteen months ago after a breakout season at Eredivisie side PSV. Simons’ loan was extended until June 2025.

Now, PSG has agreed to part ways with Simons now considering his market value remains high and that the former Barcelona youth product does not fit in Luis Enrique’s plans.

Leipzig and PSG have reportedly struck an agreement over a €50 million transfer fee that could rise to €80 million in taking into account performance-related add-ons.

In the last eighteen months, Simons established himself as one of the best young attacking midfielders in the Bundesliga. In 60 games played with Leipzig, the Dutch international registered 15 goals and 19 assists.

He is now tied with Red Bull Leipzig over a contract set to expire in June 2027.